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).
Request to order an experimental set of cylinder liners and 15 forgings from Nitro Alloy Steel for the 'F' type engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\1\ scan0091 | |
| Date | 12th October 1928 | |
| Y4469 BY8/G.12.10.28. NITRO ALLOY STEEL. ------------------- In addition to the material already on order, will you please note that I have also discussed and arranged with Messrs. Firths to have an experimental set of cylinder liners for the 'F' type engine made in the same material. Will you therefore kindly place on order 15 forgings for the 'F' type cylinder with Messrs. Firth-Derihons. We are handing you herewith print of the forging drawing in question. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Br | ||