Although the Dutch feel they would receive the sympathetic support of the United States In event of attack, the Batavia government is proceed: mit on the theory the N.E.I. must be prepared to fight off invasion alone. All available funds are being poured into training and equipping a sub= stantial army, a strong air force and small but eMlciont navy, Greatest pride is in the alr force' which is equipped with several hundred late type American fighting planes of all categories,
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