In pictures: Outgoing Air Force Commander hands over duties to new Commander

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The 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias ceremonially handed over command of the Sri Lanka Air Force to Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this morning (2) at the Air Force Headquaters (AFHQ).

The outgoing Commander was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF. After which the outgoing Commander addressed the entire Air Force for the very last time. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the outgoing Commander handed over the ceremonial baton symbolising the change of command in the Sri Lanka Air Force. The ceremony was attended by members of the Air Force Board of Management, officers and other ranks at AFHQ and SLAF Station Colombo.

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