A Guard of Honour was accorded to the newly appointed Inspector General of Police NK Illangakoon at his official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this afternoon (22nd July 2011).  On his arrival, he was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Colombo Air Commodore Vijith Gunarathne. Thereafter he was accorded with a Guard of Honour that was conferred by ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama made public the intention of the SLAF to hold the fifth Rotherham Circuit Meet at the press briefing held yesterday (21st July 2011) at the Air Force Headquarters auditorium.For the fifth consecutive year the Sri Lanka Air Force will present the Rotherham Circuit Meet in association with Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drive...

The Mare "Gatipower" belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, delivered her first Foal at the Stable Hill Camp on 25th May 2011 giving a historical value to the day as the first delivery of a Foal in the tri services in recent times. The Mare since its pregnancy was looked after by SLAF veterinary surgeons with lot of caring until the healthy little foal was born after 351 days. With its ar...

In the view of appreciating and motivating the meritorious work carried out by the men and women of the SLAF, Excellence Award 2010 was held at the ‘Astra Cinema’ of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake yesterday (20th July 2011).The traditional lighting of the oil lamp and the observance of two minutes silence gave the start to the event. The event included many cultural activities p...

A Y12 aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made the inaugural landing at the newly constructed airstrip located in Kilinochchi, a former LTTE stronghold. The landing took place today (July 19, 2011) by an SLAF Y-12 Aircraft piloted by Wing Commander  Sarika Aranayake and Squadron Leader Dharshana Dias in the presence of  the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha A...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, conducted the AOCs Inspection of SLAF Base Anuradhapura recently.A parade commanded by Base Commander, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe welcomed the Commander to the Base premises whilst Wing Commander HU Wijeweera, Wing Commander MASK Maheepala and Squadron leader ADR Liyanaarachchi commanded the three...

Airman Jeewan Jayasinghe was placed first in the Maurice Coomerawel Memorial Criterium Open Cycle Race whilst Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake Tech Formation and Bandaranaike International Airport(BIA) team became the Inter Unit Cycle men’sand women’s Champions respectively yesterday (17th July 2011) at the Vihara Maha Devi park. Jeewan Jayasinghe secured his place with 62 po...

Sri Lanka Air Force rugerittes put on a valiant effort to defeat CH & FC in a enthralling encounter at the Caltex Rugby Tournament worked off at the CCC ground at Maitland Place yesterday (16th July 2011).In the first half both teams fought equally well until the latter stage when SLAF’s Radhika Hettiarachchi converted try by  Chanaka Chandimal putting the SLAF in the lead by ...

SLAF Ekala won the Inter Unit Netball Championship defeating SLAF Unit Colombo by 10 points to 07 yesterday (15th July 2011) at the SLAF Ekala courts. In the first half of the game, Ekala scored 6 points whilst Colombo managed only 3. In the latter half both scored 4 points each which gave Ekala a three points lead to clinch the Championship. Airwomen Weehalla and Nandasiri wer...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 12th July 2011 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag and the traditional lighting of the oil lamp started the proceedings for the day. A lot of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids band display took the attention of the pers...

On the invitation of the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, Brigadier General Haji Jofri Bin Haji Abdullah, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, attended the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition - 2011 (BRIDEX - 2011) held in Jerudong, Brunei Darussalam as a guest invitee from 4th to 8th July 2011. The Commander, on arrival at the...

A blood donation campaign was carried out at SLAF Academy China bay on 11th July 2011. The campaign was conducted with the assistance of the General Hospital Trincomalee and the Base Hospital Kinniya.A total number of 200 donors participated in this event which was conducted from  8.30 in the morning until 5.30 in the evening, and the Medical Officer in charge of the Blood Bank Trin...

As part of the ‘Ranaviru’ commemorative ceremonies being conducted during the month of July , SLAF Base Vavuniya organized an all night Pirith chanting event followed by “Dana” for the maha Sangha  at the Base on 9th and 10th July 2011 to invoke blessings on the fallen heroes, the Commander of the Air Force and all serving members of the SLAF, their families and for the coun...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Netball team emmerged winners in the “Net champ’s Netball Championship” on 10th July 2011 which was organized by the ‘Net Sport Club’ Kurunegala for the very first time.This Championship was held on the 09th , 10th  July 2011 at the Maligapitiya Grounds Kurunegala. Eight leading teams participated in this tournament and the SLAF team which won all i...

The Regiment Special Forces of the Sri Lanka Air Force celebrated its 8th anniversary on the 8th of July 2011 at SLAF Morawewa. With the participation of all present and past members of the unit, a Pirith chanting ceremony was conductied which was followed by an Alms giving to the Maha Sangha the next day. An Elle tournament was also held among the personnel of the station.The Commanding...

The second batch of pre-university students received their certificates on successful completion of the leadership development programme which was conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa. The batch comprising 754 girls, created a wonderful scene when they participated in an evening parade under the guidance of SLAF instructors at “Bently Ground”, the parade square of SLAF...

Sri Lanka Air Force became Champions at the 5th Hero Cup Challenger Trophy Wrestling Tournament 2011 with 03 gold, 09 silver and 12 bronze medals yesterday (10th July 2011) at the NM Perera Community centre Wanathamulla. The championship was held from 8th July to 10th July 2011 with the participation of 250 male and over 50 female competitors. SLAF has secured the Championship title four...

The Commanding Officer SLAF Mullativu, Wing Commander MPS Manapperuma declared open a newly built bus stand at the 3rd mile post on 07th July 2011. The opening was carried out at the auspicious time of 0915 hrs with Hindu religious activities.With the successful completion of the Humanitarian Operations, people of the area who are now increasingly engaged in routine activities ...

No: 4 Flight Kitchen and Culinary Training Course conducted for Mess Stewards and Caterers drew to a successfull closure this week at the Sri Lankan Catering Services. Held from 11th June 2011 to 04th July 2011, this course was organized by SLAF Unit BIA with the guidance of Air Force Headquarters. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Sri Lankan Catering Ch...

An all night ‘Pirith Chanting’ ceremony to commemorate Sri Lanka Air Force personnel killed and missing in action during active service and to invoke blessings on their souls, was held on Saturday  night followed by an alms giving for 60 Maha Sangha on Sunday morning (3rd July 2011) at SLAF Headquarters.Prior to the commencement of Pirith chanting ceremony, the ‘Reliquary’ (...

Today the SLAF paid tribute to all Officers and men killed in action throughout the three decade long conflict at a simple ceremony attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, all members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the cerem...