NO 01 SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE DEPOT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE CELEBRATES 71ST ANNIVERSARY
9:44pm on Sunday 4th September 2022
No 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot located at SLAF Base Katunayake possessed a glamorous history since 1951 by rendering, 71 years of dedicated service to the nation in times of need.
The depot was established on 04 September 1951 by the Royal Ceylon Air Force under the Command of Flt Lt GNU Chignal. After the change of Royal Ceylon Air Force into the Sri Lanka Air Force on 1972, the depot was commanded by the Wing Commander VDA Dassanayake and 29 Officers have commanded to date. At present, No. 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake is being commanded by the Air Commodore Saman Udakumbura.
In line with the 71st anniversary of the depot, the customary Working Parade was commenced today (04 September 2022) at the depot parade ground which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Saman Udakumbura and followed by an address to the Officers, other ranks and the civil staff where he extended his appreciation to all members of the depot for the contribution made to maintain the glory and the reputation of the depot. He remembered with deep gratitude for all who have contributed for the success of the depot and paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the depot as well. Also, depot has conducted a multi-religious program to invoke blessings to all the serving personnel and to their families. Further, a tree planting programme was conducted at the depot premises.
In addition, a friendly Cricket Tournament was held at the Regiment Wing Ground Base Katunayake where all serving personnel and civilian staff attended. The Director Logistics, Air Commodore Nishantha Thilakasinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Base Commander of the SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera along with the Senior Officers from the Directorate of Logistics, Commanding Officers of the Formations of SLAF Base Katunayake attended to the celebration.
The depot was established on 04 September 1951 by the Royal Ceylon Air Force under the Command of Flt Lt GNU Chignal. After the change of Royal Ceylon Air Force into the Sri Lanka Air Force on 1972, the depot was commanded by the Wing Commander VDA Dassanayake and 29 Officers have commanded to date. At present, No. 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake is being commanded by the Air Commodore Saman Udakumbura.
In line with the 71st anniversary of the depot, the customary Working Parade was commenced today (04 September 2022) at the depot parade ground which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Saman Udakumbura and followed by an address to the Officers, other ranks and the civil staff where he extended his appreciation to all members of the depot for the contribution made to maintain the glory and the reputation of the depot. He remembered with deep gratitude for all who have contributed for the success of the depot and paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the depot as well. Also, depot has conducted a multi-religious program to invoke blessings to all the serving personnel and to their families. Further, a tree planting programme was conducted at the depot premises.
In addition, a friendly Cricket Tournament was held at the Regiment Wing Ground Base Katunayake where all serving personnel and civilian staff attended. The Director Logistics, Air Commodore Nishantha Thilakasinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Base Commander of the SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera along with the Senior Officers from the Directorate of Logistics, Commanding Officers of the Formations of SLAF Base Katunayake attended to the celebration.
