Directive to halt detailing work on the Goshawk II battery ignition and governor mechanism.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\G\June1921\ Scan78 | |
| Date | 23th June 1921 | |
| To B.Y. from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to C.G. W.O.R. D.A. H.S. E.P.C. Y3485 ORIGINAL E2/G25/6/21. RE "GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II" BATTERY IGNITION. In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you please hold up the detailing work on the ignition governor and battery ignition mechanism for "Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II". A scheme is in progress at West Wittering(Henry Royce's home town) for a new governor and ignition gear of simpler form. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} RECEIVED IFG JUN 23 1921 | ||
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).