From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Material for the 8.B.V. Hand Brake trigger mechanism guard, changing from aluminium to steel after damage during a 15000-mile test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\4\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 12th November 1938 | |
| Wood BY c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/G.12.11.38. AFM{Anthony F. Martindale} 8.B.V. HAND BRAKE. Referring to the comments in the 15000 mile test reports to the effect that the guard on the Hand Brake Trigger Mechanism is made in aluminium and has been damaged, G.CD.446 calls for this guard in steel. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||