In the father’s footsteps

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Rehan Goonetilleke, the son of Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, became an officer (Pilot Officer) of the Sri Lanka Air Force during a passing out parade held at the China Bay SLAF Academy. Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke’s father AVM Harry Goonetillake also commanded the SLAF. Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa

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In the father’s footsteps

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