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- ↑ Bridgman, Leonard, ed. (1947). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. pp. 113c –114c.
- ↑ Gaillard, Pierre (1990). Les Avions Francais de 1944 a 1964 (in French). Paris: Editions EPA. p. 19. ISBN 2-85120-350-9.
- ↑ Green, William; Swanborough, Gordon (1994). The Complete Book of Fighters. London: Salamander. p. 31. ISBN 1-85833-777-1.