Official presentation of an air ambulance to the state of Israel by members of the Jewish war Veterans of New York State took place today at City Hall here. Participating in the ceremonies were Mayor William O’Dwyer, Arthur Lourie, Consul-General for the Provisional Government of Israel, and Sydney Stein, commander of the New York Department of the J.W.V.
The “flying hospital,” fully equipped for immediate transfer to Israel, was on display during the ceremonies. The air ambulance is one of three planes purchased by the J.N.V. for Israel, through contributions raised by 285 branches throughout New York State.
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