Aceh services to the Indonesian government

After the Japanese left Indonesia, the central government also moved quickly to build military defense by buying some defense equipment. Moreover, when the Dutch are accompanied by allies come back to Indonesia purpose and intent to control the country .at that time President Soekarno went to Aceh to ask for help to the people of Aceh. Around June, 1948 arrived Sukarno in the earth of Veranda of Mecca. At that time, he held negotiations with Abu Daud Beureuh along with GASIDA (Combined Saudagar Indonesia Daerah Aceh). the meeting was held at a hotel located next to the Baiturrahman mosque. Soekarno said, The purpose of this aircraft purchase is aimed at strengthening the country's defense and strengthening inter-regional relationsand finally from GASiDA meet the demand of Presinden, so from Various societies willingly donate property in the form of gold, jewelry, money and other valuables so that within two days the donation collected equal to 20 kg of gold .so that from the donation, the President can buy 2 aircraft namely RI-001 Seulawah and RI-002 Seulawah. the name of Seulawah was chosen because of donations of the people of Aceh who resemble a golden mountain.

This aircraft is used as a means of transportation that connects between Java-Sumatra. In addition, the aircraft is also used to transport drugs, smuggling equipment, military equipment and distribution of logistics in various areas of war.

President Sukarno also uses this aircraft during visits to various countries such as Burma and India. This is done to gain support and establish cooperation between countries and regions .in its journey, the Dakota RI-001 Seulawah aircraft has also been boarded by several world leaders and foreign tourists.

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