"The Soviets also were most active in the air, particularly over the zone of military operations. Flights were made over the Finnish coast and the southwest, too, and (Continued on page 8, col. 5)
London, Feb, 22.
Considerable interest and enthu-siam has been evoked in London and in Britain generally by the recent appeal of the Finnish Legation for volunteers.
It is known that many persons, particularly those experienced in skiing and mountaineering, have come forward.
In addition, it is reliably stated that the material assistance which Britain is sending to Finland is on an impressive scale.
Reuter learns that 144 aircraft, of which 120 are fighters and 24 bombers, are being despatched, and that between 40 and 50 have already reached Finland, The large quantities of military equipment and ammunition which are being sent include 150 anti-tank rifles, with ammunition; 10,000 antitank mines, 50,000 hand-grenades, 25 howitzers, 100 machine-guns with ammunition, a considerable quantity of small arms and ammunition, 24 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition, $0 field guns, four six-ton tanks, 12 six-inch guns with ammunition, and 10 three-inch mortars with ammunition, Also, considerable quantities of non-lethal military equipment have been sent, including respirators, gas conte amination items, tents, clothing and telephones—Reuter.
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