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- ↑ "Airlines A-M". aerofiles.com.
- ↑ http://www.timetableimages.com, 1970's-1980's Catalina Air Lines system timetables
- ↑ http://www.timetableimages.com, June 20, 1955 (?) Catalina Airlines system timetable
- ↑ http://www.timetableimages.com, Undated (mid 1960s) Catalina Airlines system timetable
- ↑ Klaas, M. D., "The Flying Aces", Air Classics, Challenge Publications, Inc., Chatsworth, California, September 2013, Volume 49, Number 9, page 48.
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