The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday  (4 September 2020). Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Vice Marshal RAUP Rajapaksa.

Certificates of Commendations were awarded by the Commander to the following service personnel and civilians in recognition of their outstanding meritorious services towards the activities of the Academy and the entire Air Force.

    Master Warrant Officer Gunawardana AHKP (Health Inspector)
    Warrant Officer Priyachandra MN (Catering Asst)
    Warrant Officer Karunathilake DSJ (Operations Ground)
    Flight Sergeant Maduranga KPRS (Aircraft Welder)
    Corporal Sandaruwan KDIP (Air Radio Technician)
    Corporal Sandaruwan KHG (Operations Ground)
    Leading Aircraftsman Prasad WPDN (Ground Steward)
    Leading Aircraftsman Priyantha DMP  (Operations Ground)
    Mr. AM Caseem (Civilian)
    Mr. KASD Rasanga (Office Assistant)
    Mr. DMSN Ranasinghe (Civilian)

During the course of the inspection the Commander visited the areas of Academy Headquarters, all Clubs and Messes, No. 24 Regiment Wing, Junior Command and Staff College, Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School, No 1 Leisure and Recreation Wing, No. 1 Flying Training Wing and the No. 3 Maritime Squadron.

Further, the Commander also declared opened the No 24 Regiment Wing building after relocation and the Eastern Air Commanders’ Residence building as well.

Addressing all personnel of the Academy on conclusion of the inspection, the Commander expressed his appreciation of their hard work in maintaining the Academy up to the required standards. During his address he reminded that this academy has played a pivotal role by producing professional military personnel and quality aviation professionals to serve the Sri Lanka Air Force.