SLAF officer killed, airman injured during parachute training

20 March 2021 10:26 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 3 Bookmark

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An officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force has died and an airman was injured during a parachute training session at SLAF Parachute Training School in Ampara this morning.

SLAF spokesperson Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe said that the parachutes of the officer and the airman had collided during the landing.

"They might have collided with each other due to the sudden change of wind direction and fell on the ground about 40 feet.

The injured airman was admitted to the Ampara Hospital.

They were attached to the SLAF Vanni Base and reported to the Ampara Training camp on January 11, 2021 for free parachute training.

The deceased officer, identified as 34-year old Squadron Leader Manoj Padmathilaka, a resident of Polgolla. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Bushel Saturday, 20 March 2021 01:39 PM

Oh must heart!.. I'm really sad. Brave guys .r.i p.

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dickie bird Saturday, 20 March 2021 08:23 PM

Brave Officer. Deepest condolence to the next of kin. May His Souls Rest in Peace.

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Ozman Saturday, 20 March 2021 08:29 PM

RIP , hero .

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