Mini Tattoo Weerawila Declared Open by the Commander
2:34pm on Friday 20th July 2018
Sri Lanka Air Force Mini Tattoo 2018, the air show and the educational exhibition was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy today (20th July 2018) at SLAF Station Weerawila. The Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias, Chairman Organizing Committee SLAF Mini Tattoo Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Members of the Air Force Board of Management as well as Senior Officers of the SLAF, Officers and other ranks from Station Weerawila were present to witness the grand opening. The public also turned up in their numbers to witness this grand display and exhibition of Air Power at SLAF Station Weerawila.
The Mini Tattoo will continue on 21st and 22nd July 2018 and will showcase stalls from various Stations, Units and formations of the Air Force coupled with a Kiddies Play area and food stalls.
The 67th Anniversary Air Tattoo will show case the SLAF's military proficiency as well as its capabilities to handle its role in the national and regional landscape. It will showcase multipurpose air assets in her inventory and demonstrate to the public its capabilities in offensive roles, in providing humanitarian assistance in times of natural and man-made disasters as well as in helping to stabilize and shape the international landscape.
The Chief Guest paid a visit to each and every exhibit and also looked over the facilities before the others to make sure everything was in perfect condition. A large number of school students were the first to get the opportunity to witness the exhibition where they were educated in aspects of aeronautics and other areas.
Furthermore, a Fly Past, Aerobatic Displays, a Parachute Display, a Display by Regimental Special Forces, an Air Dog Show, a Band and Drill Display, a Cultural Show and a Musical Extravaganza will add glamor to the exciting line up of the Tattoo. The day's proceedings will start at 2.00 pm and conclude at 11.00pm and entrance will be Free of Charge for the public.
The Chief Guest paid a visit to each and every exhibit and also looked over the facilities before the others to make sure everything was in perfect condition. A large number of school students were the first to get the opportunity to witness the exhibition where they were educated in aspects of aeronautics and other areas.
Furthermore, a Fly Past, Aerobatic Displays, a Parachute Display, a Display by Regimental Special Forces, an Air Dog Show, a Band and Drill Display, a Cultural Show and a Musical Extravaganza will add glamor to the exciting line up of the Tattoo. The day's proceedings will start at 2.00 pm and conclude at 11.00pm and entrance will be Free of Charge for the public.
The Mini Tattoo will continue on 21st and 22nd July 2018 and will showcase stalls from various Stations, Units and formations of the Air Force coupled with a Kiddies Play area and food stalls.