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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).
To arrange a discussion about finding a cure for Phantom Engine Knocks.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 47\2\  Scan028
Date  25th November 1927
  
Handwritten: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, XU117

To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} From BJ. Phantom Engine Knocks.
Copy to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints}

Please arrange to discuss this matter at an early date with Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and BY, and forward me a report of what is being done to find a cure, and whether you see the probability of finding a cure soon.

I think R.{Sir Henry Royce} should know of this difficulty. Therefore, please send him a copy of your report in duplicate.

I attach copy of H5/LH{Mr Haworth}24/11/27 on this subject.

BJ.

Enc.
  
  


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