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 concerning the trial fitting of a 2-pdr Mark XIV gun mounting on a Motor Gun Boat.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\1\ img014 | |
| Date | 14th July 1941 | |
| C O P Y. To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} from Ve. H.M.S. "BEEHIVE", c/o G.P.O. 14th July, 1941. Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter No. Ve/NP.5 dated 10th July, 1941, regarding the 2-pdr Mark XIV gun powered mounting. It appears that weight of mounting and fire power would meet operational requirements and I have written to Commander Young suggesting that the mounting be fitted in an M.G.B. under my command for trial under action conditions. Lieutenant R.P. Hichens R.N.V.R. will be taking a Merlin engine course at your works on Monday 29th July, 1941 and has been instructed to contact you on this subject. Yours faithfully, PETER HOWES. LIEUTENANT - ROYAL NAVY. SENIOR OFFICER, 6th M.G.B. FLOTILLA. | ||