SLAF History : Training
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![China Bay History](../uploads/china_bay_history.jpg)
The RCyAF China Bay was incorporated into establishment as the Air Force Academy on 17th April 1975. The No.1 Flying Training School and Aeronautical & Administrative Training School Katunayake were combined to establish the Academy.
![Cessna Histroy](../uploads/cessna_histroy.jpg)
Six Cessna twin and single engined aircraft were purchased and placed under the command of the Flying Training School, to help put trainee pilots through their paces.
Later on, during the period of Commander Mendis leadership, Dakota aircraft joined the No. 2 Squadron (1975).