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References
- ↑ "Aeroplane Accident At Brooklands - Mr. E.V.B Fisher and Passenger Killed". News. The Times. No. 39898. London. 14 May 1912. col F, p. 9.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing
