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- 1 2 3 4 Ellison, Norman (1971). British Gliders and Sailplanes. London: A & C Black Ltd. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-7136-1189-2.
- ↑ "The Glider Show". Flight . No. 16 May 1931. p. 426.
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Aug 13, 1936; pg. 10
