The Papers of Air Commodore Francis Banks

Comprises: Draft and typescript of "Important Schneider Engines, the influence of fuel on performances", the opening lecture by Banks at Swindon, 3 October 1973.

Bound copy of "Technical aspects of the Schneider Trophy and the world speed record for seaplanes" by Dr Ermanno Bazzocchi F.R.Ae.S, a lecture given at Royal Aeronautical Society (R.Ae.S), Coventry, 17 March 1971, and R.Ae.S. Southampton, 18 March 1971.

Two photocopies of "The evolution of a Schneider engine" by Banks, "The Aeroplane", 7 October 1931.

Reprinted booklet copy of "The Evolution of a Schneider engine" by Banks, "The Aeroplane", 7 October 1931.

Copy of a report on "The fuel problems of the 1931 Schneider Trophy contest and the world's record attempt" by Banks for the Ethyl Export Corporation, October 1931, with annotated notes on continuity.

Copy of "The fuel problems of the 1931 Schneider Trophy contest and the world's record attempt" by Banks for the Ethyl Export Corporation, October 1931, with a covering letter to Mr J. E. Ellor, Experimental Department, Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby.