The Change of Command at the SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was conducted today (16 January 2022).The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Base Parade Square where the outgoing Base Commander Group Captain KMSPB Kulathunga RWP, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Msc ( Strat Stu ), fawc, psc handed over the command to Group Captain PDSS Gunawardane RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc.

The new Base Commander, Group Captain Gunawardane performed his duties as the Assistant Military Liaison Officer (Air Force) at the Ministry of Defence before being appointed as the Base Commander.