The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama  conducted the Annual Commander’s  Inspection of the Air Force Headquarters and the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo today (08th November 2012).

The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Colombo Air Commodore KFR Fernando after being accorded a street lining which was commanded by Flying Officer NP Nonis.

During the course of the inspection the Commander declared open the newly constructed Guard room and fruit juice stall at the Headquarters and a Farm shop at the SLAF Station Colombo.

 The Commander awarded commendation to 5 Warrant Officers, 19 SNCOs, 10 JNCOs, 2 airmen and 7 civilians for their outstanding meritorious work. The Commander concluded the 2012 inspections by addressing all ranks of the Headquarters and Station. He acknowledged the hard work of the personnel which went into preparing for the inspection and thanked all for their efforts. The Commander also highlighted the importance of implementing more new projects maintaining the standards expected of the Air Force in the future as well.