Formation Day Celebrations of No. 6 Squadron
12:15pm on Thursday 20th March 2014
The No.6 Helicopter Squadron, which was inaugurated on 15th March 1993 celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 15th March 2014 giving prominence to social and religious activities with pride of its immense contribution to the success achieved during the war fought for the liberation of the motherland from terrorism.
The Formation Day working parade was held at SLAF Anuradhapura and was reviewed by Wg Cdr MASK Maheepala, the Commanding Officer of the squadron. As part of the 21st Anniversary celebrations, a blood donation campaign was held on 7th March 2014 at SLAF Base Anuradhapura and a Shramadana campaign was conducted at the “Ashoka” orphanage with a dinner at Jayanthi Road and “Siriwijaya” pre school at Wijayapura, Anuradhapura. A religious blessing ceremony was also conducted at Jaya Sri Maha Bodiya on 14th March 2014. Thereafter all squadron personnel participated in a friendly cricket match followed by all rank lunch on 15th March 2014 to conclude the celebrations. The Acting Base Commander of SLAF Anuradhapura Wing Commander RP Kodippily graced the occasions as the Chief Guest.
The Formation Day working parade was held at SLAF Anuradhapura and was reviewed by Wg Cdr MASK Maheepala, the Commanding Officer of the squadron. As part of the 21st Anniversary celebrations, a blood donation campaign was held on 7th March 2014 at SLAF Base Anuradhapura and a Shramadana campaign was conducted at the “Ashoka” orphanage with a dinner at Jayanthi Road and “Siriwijaya” pre school at Wijayapura, Anuradhapura. A religious blessing ceremony was also conducted at Jaya Sri Maha Bodiya on 14th March 2014. Thereafter all squadron personnel participated in a friendly cricket match followed by all rank lunch on 15th March 2014 to conclude the celebrations. The Acting Base Commander of SLAF Anuradhapura Wing Commander RP Kodippily graced the occasions as the Chief Guest.
