The No. 02 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 35th year of service to the nation yesterday (02 April 2024). The Wing was initially established at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 02nd April 1989, as the Ground Radio Workshop and later elevated to the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Wing in 1991 under the leadership of Wing Commander Ajith Jayasekara as the 1st Commanding Officer. At present, the Wing is advancing under its 10th Commanding Officer, Group Captain Sameera Lankathilake.

Activities of the anniversary celebration commenced with a community service project at the school for the Blind and Deaf, Ratmalana, which was conducted.

The customary Working Parade was held yesterday (02 April 2024) at the Base Parade Square of SLAF Base Ratmalana and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The Commanding Officer addressed the parade and reminded everyone that the wing has matured and been well experienced for 35 years under the sacrifices and commitments of its past members. He also invited all personnel of the Wing to continue the valuable service that they perform presently.

Following the parade, a Bodhi Pooja event was held at Dharmashoka Viharaya, Attidiya, attended by personnel from the Wing.