Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- In a display of military tradition and pride, the Commissioning and Flying Brevet Awarding Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the SLAF Academy, China Bay on Friday (16). The parade saw young Officer Cadets and Lady Officer Cadets joining the Sri Lanka Air Force to shoulder the noble duty of protecting the nation's skies.Sri Lanka Travel

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha was the Chief Guest. Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe also attended the event.

The day's proceedings began with the Commissioning and Flying Brevet Awarding Parade commanded by Group Captain Chamil Hettiarachchi. During the ceremony, a total of 43 Officers were commissioned, comprising 29 Offi...