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).
Suspension of delivery for Wraith propeller shafts, part number GB.1673.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 9\2\ 02-page16 | |
| Date | 5th May 1938 | |
| WYMAN Noted [Signature] 637. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/Msl/P.S.5.38. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} C. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} C. to AW. WRAITH PROPELLER SHAFT GB.1673. In accordance with verbal instructions given to me by Mr. Wyman I have suspended delivery of the above-mentioned propeller shafts, and am informed by the makers that the position is as follows:- 30 already delivered. 20 assembled ready for delivery at their works. 50 to be put through. They have suspended production of this 50. I await your further instructions. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} W | ||