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The following tables present the military ranks and insignia of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Upon the formation of the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1951, rank titles and badges for ORs were adopted from the Royal Air Force officer ranks and enlisted ranks, specifically the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). Sri Lanka does have the Air Chief Marshal rank, but it is only awarded to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or as an honorary rank. Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke become the first Sri Lankan Air Force commander to hold four star ranks while in active service.(1)
Colombo, India, United Nations, Maldives, Western Province, Sri Lanka
China, Soviet Union, Colombo, Killed in action, United Kingdom
Eurofighter Typhoon, Royal Navy, Malta, Afghanistan, World War I
Royal Air Force, British Army, Royal Naval Air Service, Victoria Cross, Royal Navy
Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka, General, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Army, General, Sri Lanka Air Force
Sri Lanka Air Force, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Singapore, Israel
Sri Lanka Air Force, De Havilland Heron, Mil Mi-24, SIAI Marchetti SF.260, Taylorcraft Aircraft