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Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Tanks and Fighting Vehicles: a technical directory of major combat vehicles from World War 1 to the present day
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540:(32nd ed.). Surrey: Janes Information Group.
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333:Scorpion: Reconnaissance Vehicle, 1972–1994
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830:"Author Christopher F Foss Shepard Media"
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758:Jane's pocket book of towed artillery
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537:Jane's Armour and Artillery 2011–2012
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276:. London: Jane's Publishing Company.
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