SLAF celebrates 70 years as Guardians of the Sky…

March 3, 2021  

 

The ceremonial fly past and aerobatics display of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in celebration of its 70th anniversary, in the skies off Galle Face Green commenced on Wednesday evening (March 03) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Joining the Sri Lankan Air Force flyers for the display was the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), Sarang and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of Indian Air Force.

(Pic By - Sanjeewa Lasantha)

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