Crowds continue to throng the stalls of Sri Lanka Air Force at ‘Deyata Kirula 2012’, the spectacular exhibition series held to mark the 64 years of independence in Sri Lanka as it continues in its Fifth day today at Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura.

The exhibition was declared open by H.E the President Mahinda Rajapakse on 4th February 2012. The head of state returned to the exhibition grounds the following evening accompanied by a host of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, Secretaries and other invitees. Air  Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama  , Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force greeted the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his entering the Air Force exhibition premise. 

The SLAF exhibition consists of vibrant and action-packed demonstrations of rifling, rock climbing, fast roping and abseiling by SLAF Regiment Special Forces. Also on offer are some magnificent displays by paratroopers, air dogs, Air Force Band and a drill display by the SLAF colour squadron.

The Deyata Kirula 2012 also features a display of SLAF aircraft including fighter jets, attack and transport air craft, UAV as well a host of armament. Meanwhile a souvenir stall hosted by the Air Force Museum is also at the exhibition.

The SLAF Media Unit offers an impressive array of videos from the pre and post Humanitarian Operation era and visitors also get a chance to be a part of the live web cast operating from the Deyata Kirula grounds on www.airforce.lk/dayata_kirula_live