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).
Letter from piston manufacturer Specialloid Limited regarding the testing of their pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\3\ scan0146 | |
| Date | 4th August 1936 | |
| X1256 06836. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF Specialloid PISTONS Specialloid LIMITED Friern Park . North Finchley London . N.12 TELEPHONES: HILLSIDE 2233 7 LINES TELEGRAMS: "SPECIALLOID LONDON" DIRECTORS: J.H.PLATFORD, CHAIRMAN. H.N.BATES, M.I.M.E., MANAGING DIRECTOR. C.F.RUSSELL....GENERAL MANAGER. ON AIR MINISTRY, WAR OFFICE AND ADMIRALTY LISTS OUR REF. HRP/MJP. YOUR REF. DATE 4th August, 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. W.A.ROBOTHAM. Dear Sir, SPECIALLOID PISTONS. We acknowledge with thanks receipt of your letter of the 31st ult., although naturally we regret to note that for the moment you are not in a position to extend your tests with Specialloid Pistons in view of present commitments on hand. We hope however, in view of the information we have now been able to place in your possession, you will find it convenient to extend to us an opportunity at a later date, and we shall look forward to hearing further from you. We are, Yours faithfully, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SPECIALLOID LIMITED. [Signature] SALES DEPARTMENT. (H.R.Peters) | ||