The fall out parade of No.174D Regular Airmen, No.44D Regular Airwomen, No.136D Volunteer Airmen, No.18D Volunteer Airwomen and No.42D Direct Entry Recruit Courses took place yesterday (12 May 2026), at SLAF Academy China Bay.  

The occasion was graced by Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena as the chief guest. Commandant and All Officers of SLAF Academy China Bay and senior officers including sister services and the Sri Lanka Police, were present. The parade was commanded by Group Captain Chamil Hettiarachchi the Commanding Officer Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay.   

A total of 194 young Airmen and Airwomen proudly completed their training at the SLAF Academy China Bay on this significant day. The Chief Guest delivered inspirational address during the parade, extending heartfelt congratulations on the successful completion of Basic Ground Combat Training. He emphasized that the young Airmen and Airwomen are now integral parts of the Air Force, stressing the vital responsibility of maintaining the highest standards of integrity and discipline.  
 
Award Winners of No. 174d Intake Regular Airmen, No.136d Volunteer Airmen and No 42d Direct Entry Regular Airmen Recruit Courses
 
Best All Round - Aircraftman Wickramasinghe WHG  
Best Drill - Aircraftman Deemantha BWS  
Best Shooter - Aircraftman Wahalathanthri PD  
Best Student - Aircraftman Senanayaka SMDS  
Best Physical - Aircraftman Tharindu KS 
 
Award Winners of No 44d Intake Regular Airwomen No. 18d Volunteer Airwomen and No 42d Direct Entry Regular Airwomen Recruit Courses 

Best All Round and Best Drill - Aircraftwoman Imbulegama IGYDK  
Best Physical - Aircraftwoman Dhanushika KAA  
Best Shooter - Aircraftwoman Attanayaka PDSC  
Best Student - Aircraftwoman Bandara KRN