Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated 40 years of service to the nation yesterday (23 April 2025). The celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was commanded by Wing Commander Wikum Mapatuna and reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Amitha Jayamaha. The Base Commander addressed the parade, paying tribute to those who had commanded the Base before him and to those who had previously served at Ratmalana.
In line with the anniversary celebrations, multi-religious observances were held to invoke blessings on the Base and all service personnel. To mark the occasion, the Base distributed ration packs to patients at the Leprosy Hospital...