The Combat Training School Diyatalawa celebrated its 67th Anniversary today (15 October 2019). The formation day was celebrated with a traditional working parade at the historical Bently Ground, which was reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer Air Commodore Chaminda Wickramaratne.

Addressing the gathering, the Acting Commanding Officer highlighted the significance and the historical parameters of this prestigious military establishment which has bestowed the nation with an unblemished spectrum of service to date. Further, the Acting Commanding Officer appreciated the enormous contributions made by the past Commanding Officers as well as the Officers who have served the School ever since its establishment including its Airmen, Airwomen and the civilian staff.

Concluding his address, he thanked the Commander of the Air Force and the Board of Management for the enormous and continued support extended for the betterment of the cradle of Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training.

The day was also marked with a sharmadana campaign which was organized with the participation of permanent staff of the School at Nisansalaramaya, Holy family convent, Kahagolla.