New Air Chief
Air Vice Marshal Donald Perera has been named as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

He was informed of the government's decision to appoint him by Defence Minister Tilak Marapana on Friday. He was awaiting his official letter yesterday.

Air Vice Marshal Perera had his education at S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia and excelled in sports. He was a keen Cadet and was a member of the Rifle Shooting Association.

Joining as an Officer Cadet in 1972, and after a local flight training, he became a pilot of the Air Force.

He is a fixed wing pilot and Commanded some of the flying squadrons.

Back to Top

Back to Front Page

Copyright © 2001 Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. All rights reserved.
Webmaster