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).
Query regarding the purchase of a Sparton S.O.S. De Luxe Horn retained for testing purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\5\ Scan135 | |
| Date | 23th May 1929 | |
| RAC's Office EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} from Roy {Sir Henry Royce} /Ms. X4278 ROY {Sir Henry Royce} /MS4/P.23.5.29. SPARTON S.O.S. DE LUXE HORN. Yours EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 1/LG.6.3.29. In March last we obtained from Messrs Vandervell & Co.Ld. one Sparton Bugle Horn and one S.O.S. De Luxe Sparton Horn. The former was returned to the makers in accordance with your note EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 7/T.22.3.29, but we believe the latter was retained for test purposes. Accounts Dept. are now asking whether the invoice may be paid. Please say whether the horn is satisfactory and should be purchased. ROY. {Sir Henry Royce} [Signature] | ||