The shipment of Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jet fighter-bombers to Israel is continuing despite the mobilization of air reserves although the escalation of warfare in Eastern Asia could mean a halt in shipments to Israel and other nations, officials said today.
U.S. authorities said that the Skyhawks began moving to Israel the last week in December. Shipments continue as Skyhawks, built to Israel Air Force specifications and modifications, are completed. New orders for military aircraft have been placed by the U.S. military establishment following the intensification of war in Vietnam and new tensions in Korea. This work need not impede construction of the Skyhawks for Israel, officials said.
Escalation or spreading of the violence in Eastern Asia might cause the freezing of jets designated for Israel and other purchasers, officials said.
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