Harry Goonatilake

Harry Goonetileke
Born(1929-11-27)November 27, 1929
Mutwall, Ceylon
DiedApril 11, 2008(2008-04-11) (aged 78)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
AllegianceSri Lanka
Branch Sri Lanka Air Force
Years of service30 years
RankAir Chief Marshal
UnitNo. 2 (Transport) Squadron, RCyAF
CommandsCommander of the Sri Lankan Air Force,
Chief of Air Staff,
Director Operations.
Battles / wars1971 Insurrection,
Sri Lankan Civil War
AwardsUttama Seva Padakkama,
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal,
Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal
Other workAir Lanka, Board of Directors

Air Chief Marshal W.D. Harry Goonetileke USP, ndc, psc, SLAF (November 27, 1929 April 11, 2008) was the fifth Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force from November 1, 1976, to April 30, 1981.