Passing Out Parade at SLAF RTS Vanni

The Passing Out Parade of the No 158 – B Recruit Course was held at the SLAF RTS Vanni on 19 December 2014. Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

This is the first time in the history of SLAF RTS Vanni, where a POP was conducted for the Basic Trainees.  461 trainees passed out on this day in the presence of more than 5200 viewers including distinguished invitees.

Awards for the following titles were secured by

Best Shot             - TA 32059 AC2UT Madushanka WDD
Best Student         - TA 32303 AC2UT Madushanka KADMI
Best Drill               - TA 32344 AC2UT Indrajith MK
Best Physical        - TA 31942 AC2UT Pradeep Kumara TAJ
Best All-rounder     - TA 32344 AC2UT Pradeep Kumara TAJ

Best Squadron       - No. 04 Squadron commanded by Fg Off R Jayampathi

A Gymnastic display, Drill Display and a demonstration of a Camp Attack conducted by the trainees and SLAF Band Display made this event more colourful.




Sri Lanka Air Force stands as the sole gallant aerial force in the nation, skillfully projecting airpower over its airspace and supporting the operations of surface entities.

Contact Info
Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, P.O Box 594, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka [email protected] +94 11 2343948

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