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- ↑ Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; John, McBrewster (4 December 2010). AC Mobil 34 Chrysalin. VDM Publishing. ISBN 978-613-3-96535-5.
- ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 12. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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