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).
Confirming the requirement for five 5 1/2 x 16 wheels for car 33.G.VII and questioning the supplier.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\4\ scan0242 | |
| Date | 11th August 1939 | |
| 1025 + 1375 To Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}16/JH.11.8.39. Wheels 33.G.VII. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}' Car. This is to confirm that five 5 1/2 x 16 wheels are required for this car by the end of the month. Are Sankey's going to supply these ? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||