‘Guardians of the Skies’ – Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 72 years
COLOMBO; Sri Lanka Air Force Proudly Celebrates its 72nd Anniversary today (2). In the seven decades that ensued, the Sri Lanka Air Force has come under the leadership of 17 commanders.
Today, its leadership is in the able hands of its 18th Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The Sri Lanka Air Force has come a long way since its first flight in a humble Chipmunk and de Havilland DC 1, passing through Mig 27s, Kfir C7s, and F-7s today.
Many other aircraft have seen the largely ceremonial air force of the 70s emerge as a successful and battle-hardened air force of the 21st century.The Royal Ceylon Air Force was formed on 02 March 1951, heralding the dawn of Sri Lanka's age of military air power.
On 02 March 1972, the Royal Ceylon Air Force was redesignated as the Sri Lanka Air Force with Ceylon becoming a republic. Following the slogan "Surakimu Lakambara," the Sri Lanka Air Force has been able to accomplish its duty for the country for the past 72 years.The Sri Lanka Air Force has consistently secured the airfields on the island and actively assisted the people in their time of need.
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