Monath Perera promoted

3 March 2011 07:03 am

Flight Lt. Monath Perera has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in consideration of his contribution to the humanitarian operation.

Flight Lieutenant Monath Perera, was one of the pilots of the two ill fated Kfir jets which collided mid-air and crashed in Warana in the Gampaha District on Tuesday (1st). Meanwhile the other pilot, Squadron Leader Vajira Jayakody escaped unhurt. (Daily Mirror online)