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).
Letter to Hinckley Technical College regarding an alteration to the type of engine being loaned.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0267 | |
| Date | 16th July 1940 | |
| 600 16.7.40. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}8/JMS. Hinckley Technical College, London Road, HINCKLEY, Leics. For the attention of W.P.Powell, Esq. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter dated July 4th, we have had to make an alteration regarding the type of engine to be loaned to you. This will be a Rolls-Royce "Wraith" of the same dimensions as the Bentley unit mentioned previously. We are labelling the various connections for fuel supply and water connections. We will also supply an instruction book, which will give you all necessary information re maintenance, etc. This engine is ready to be collected from The "Clan Foundry", Belper. Please ask for the Writer when making enquiry at this branch factory, and let us know when you are coming. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED. | ||