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).
The despatch and fitting of 11 sets of Isolated Propeller Shaft Bearings for B.V. Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\2\ scan0148 | |
| Date | 30th April 1940 | |
| To. D/BP. G/Mt/Mr. Cheadle G/Rb.{R. Bowen} I.A. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} JRD/EM.9/MC.30.4.40. MODIFICATIONS TO B.V. CHASSIS We are sending into Despatch Stores today - 11 sets of Isolated Prop. Shaft Bearings to Scheme GCD.1404. Will you please arrange for the above parts to be despatched to Hythe Road by passenger train to-day certain. The above bearings are for incorporating on the 11 B.V. Chassis which are either at Park Wards or Hythe Road, and will be fitted by our representatives, Messrs. Maddox and Hanson, who are completing other chassis at Hythe Road. Will G/Rb.{R. Bowen} please note these parts were produced in the Experimental Dept. to O/N.656. JRD/EM. | ||