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- ↑ Bernád, Dénes; Punka, György (22 August 2013). Hungarian Fighter Colours – 1930-1945: Volume 1. Vol. 1. Mushroom Model Publications. ISBN 978-8361421719.
- ↑ Bernád, Dénes; Punka, György (13 February 2014). Hungarian Fighter Colours – 1930-1945: Volume 2. Vol. 2. Mushroom Model Publications. ISBN 978-8363678210.