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).
Summary of matters arising from the March 1933 minutes, detailing the status of various engine projects.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan240 | |
| Date | 24th May 1933 | |
| MATTERS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES - MARCH 9/33. (5). Worl/GR.{George Ratcliffe}24.5.33. MINUTE 18. TYPE TEST POSITION. PRESENT POSITION. Kestrel 607. " 1279. " 1365. Exp. III. Buzzard 3. Buzzard 13. R.{Sir Henry Royce} 27. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} states that most of the tests on these engines are completed, or for some reason are at a standstill, and suggests that a further schedule of important engines should be drawn up, on which progress will be reported fortnightly. MINUTE 19. COMPRESSION IGNITION. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} said constant communication must be kept between the A.M. and ourselves. Rg{Mr Rowledge}/Tsn. states that the Ministry has now decided not to award us the contract for this unit. MINUTE 20. GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENTS. Arranged Lr.{Mr Ellor} should get out programme of tests. Lr.{Mr Ellor} states "a copy of report Lr.{Mr Ellor}12/ADll.4.33. has been handed to Mr. Tweedie and Mr. Wood. Mr. Tweedie will discuss what action shall be taken during his next visit." OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS NOT ON MINUTES. 42 - III.S. engines .......... Held up for .477 gears. - These are now clear. 1933/4. Programme of Aero Engines. Items held up Lead Bronze Bearings; .477 Gear. Connecting Rods; oil Pump & Propeller Hub. | ||