NO 9 ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY
The No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron located at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday (24 November 2025), making a remarkable 30 year milestone on a distinguished 30 year history of illustrious service to the nation since its establishment in 1995.
Marking the occasion, the customary Working Parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, Group Captain Kanchana Kodikara, followed by his address to the Officers, other rankers. The Commanding Officer, during his speech, expressed the heartfelt gratitude to all the fallen heroes, disabled squadron personnel, those who are Missing in Action (MIA) and their beloved families for the utmost sacrifices they all have done to the nation.
The anniversary parade was followed by a floral tribute ceremony to commemorate fallen heroes at the squadron fallen heroes’ monument. In addition, a fellowship was held to commemorate the anniversary with all squadron personnel, along with several entertainment events. The Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain Sanoj Jayaratne, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
In line with the anniversary of the No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, Annual Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremony was conducted at the hangar premises, accompanied by religious observances of other faiths observed in the day leading up to the Pirith chanting. Additionally, dental screening was successfully conducted as a part of community service project at Sri Jaya Maha Viharaya, Kaudulla under the supervision of the Commanding Officer with the participation of all members of the squadron.
Marking the occasion, the customary Working Parade was held at the squadron premises, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, Group Captain Kanchana Kodikara, followed by his address to the Officers, other rankers. The Commanding Officer, during his speech, expressed the heartfelt gratitude to all the fallen heroes, disabled squadron personnel, those who are Missing in Action (MIA) and their beloved families for the utmost sacrifices they all have done to the nation.
The anniversary parade was followed by a floral tribute ceremony to commemorate fallen heroes at the squadron fallen heroes’ monument. In addition, a fellowship was held to commemorate the anniversary with all squadron personnel, along with several entertainment events. The Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Group Captain Sanoj Jayaratne, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
In line with the anniversary of the No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, Annual Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremony was conducted at the hangar premises, accompanied by religious observances of other faiths observed in the day leading up to the Pirith chanting. Additionally, dental screening was successfully conducted as a part of community service project at Sri Jaya Maha Viharaya, Kaudulla under the supervision of the Commanding Officer with the participation of all members of the squadron.
