Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake commemorated its 69th Anniversary today (02 September 2026), marking nearly seven decades of distinguished service to the nation.
The Squadron was established on 01 September 1957 under the command of Flight Lieutenant PH Mendis. Since its inception, the Squadron has been led by 33 Commanding Officers and is currently under the command and guidance of Wing Commander Kasun Kumara. Throughout its illustrious history, the Squadron has operated 17 different aircraft types, evolving from the Airspeed Oxford and DC-3 Dakota to the Harbin Y-12 and Y-8, before transitioning to its current fleet of Antonov An...