Aviation in Indonesia to KLM, which created the "KLM Interinsulair Bedrijf" (Interinsular Service). The Republic of Indonesia declared its independence on 17 August 1945 and the war of independence ensued. After enduring five years of war and securing recognition of Indonesian Independence in late 1949, the aviation service reopened for business. The "KLM Interinsulair Bedrijf" was nationalized by the Indonesian government in December 1949 as Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of the republic, and began to operate air services in the Indonesian archipelago. In the early years of the Indonesian Republic, Garuda Indonesia dominated the air transport service in the country, connecting major
National emblem of Indonesia and 5 cotton buds. These represent the fifth "Pancasila" principle, the principle of "Social Justice for the Entire People of Indonesia". The rice and cotton represent sustenance and livelihood. The "Garuda Pancasila" song was composed by Sudharnoto as a patriotic song to commemorate the Indonesian struggle. "Garuda Pancasila "Akulah pendukungmu "Patriot proklamasi "Sedia berkorban untukmu "O, Garuda Pancasila "I am your supporter "A patriot of Proclamation "I am willing to sacrifice myself for you "O, Garuda Pancasila "A soldier for you, I am "A vanguard of Proclamation, I stand "I place my life and fortune in your hands National emblem