Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe
Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe | |
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Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe in June 2023 | |
| 20th Commander of the Air Force | |
| Assumed office 29 January 2025 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Preceded by | R. A. U. P. Rajapaksa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 June 1970 |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Branch/service | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Awards | |
Air Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe, WWV, RWP, RSP & 2 bars, USP (born 20 June 1970) is a senior Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) officer, currently serving as the 20th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, since 29 January 2025.[1][2]
An alumnus of St. Sylvester's College, he served as the Director General Planning before being appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.[3][4][5]
Air force career
Edirisinghe joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an officer cadet in 1991, he was commissioned two years later in 1993 as a Pilot Officer in the General Duties (Pilot) branch. He underwent flying training on the SF-260, initially posted to the Transport Wing where he completed fixed-wing advanced training. Very soon he was trained as helicopter pilot and was posted to the Bell 212 Utility Helicopter Squadron. In 1998, he became the Helicopter Instructor Pilot. He commanded three helicopter squadrons and two airbases. Later he commanded the Air Force Academy, China Bay. Before becoming the air force commander he held directorial position in air force headquarters.
In 2011, he served as the Air Attache in the Sri Lankan High Commission in Pakistan.
Personal life
Edirisnghe's wife name is Krishanthi, both of them are antinatalists and they do not have any child.
References
- ^ "Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force". presidentsoffice.gov.lk. 27 January 2025. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force – Air Marshal V B Edirisinghe". airforce.lk. 2025. Archived from the original on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Balasuriya, Darshana Sanjeewa (25 January 2025). "Air Vice Marshal Edirisinghe tipped to be new SLAF Commander". www.dailymirror.lk. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "New Commander appointed to Sri Lanka Air Force". www.adaderana.lk. 27 January 2025. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Farzan, Zulfick (29 January 2025). "New Era for SLAF: Air Marshal Edirisinghe Assumes Command". english.newsfirst.lk. Archived from the original on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.