THE SLAF COMBAT TRAINING SCHOOL DIYATALAWA PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 74TH ANNIVERSARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:

2026-10-20 00:00:16 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- >

THE SLAF COMBAT TRAINING SCHOOL DIYATALAWA PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 74TH ANNIVERSARY

The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa proudly celebrated its 74th Anniversary, marking more than seven decades of dedicated service to the Sri Lanka Air Force.

In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith chanting programme was held on 18 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanduing Officer, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa in order to invoke blessings on the School, its personnel,families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.

The meritorious religious event was attended by all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the School, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.

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The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa proudly celebrated its 74th Anniversary, marking more than seven decades of dedicated service to the Sri Lanka Air Force.

In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith chanting programme was held on 18 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanduing Officer, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa in order to invoke blessings on the School, its personnel,families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.

The meritorious religious event was attended by all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the School, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.

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The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa proudly celebrated its 74th Anniversary, marking more than seven decades of dedicated service to the Sri Lanka Air Force.

In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith chanting programme was held on 18 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanduing Officer, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa in order to invoke blessings on the School, its personnel,families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.

The meritorious religious event was attended by all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the School, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.

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The SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa proudly celebrated its 74th Anniversary, marking more than seven decades of dedicated service to the Sri Lanka Air Force.

In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith chanting programme was held on 18 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanduing Officer, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa in order to invoke blessings on the School, its personnel,families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.

The meritorious religious event was attended by all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the School, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.

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