Air Force News
2:20pm on Monday 12th March 2018
The Book entitled "China Bay and Morawewa" written by Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala (Retd) was launched today (12 March 2018).The Book Launching Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Air Force Headquarters Auditorium with the participation of many retired and serving senior officers and distinguished invitees. The fir...
2:18pm on Monday 12th March 2018
No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayaka celebrated their 12th Anniversary on 10th March 2018 with a series of social activities.A shramadhana campaign was conducted at the “Sri Shobharamaya” Temple, Kadirana by colour washing and clearing the surroundings of the temple premises on 08th March 2018. With the guidance of the Commanding Officer Squadron Leader NP Udagedara...
1:13pm on Monday 12th March 2018
No.02 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 12th Anniversary on 10 March 2018, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander ECA Jayasundara.Concurrently, a Bodhi Pooja was arranged at Sri Bodhirukkaramaya, Vavuniya to invoke blessings on the past and present members of the Squadron as well as to the SLAF and the nation. Apart from the staff of No....
6:20pm on Sunday 11th March 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly renovated Main Auditorium at the SLAF Trade Training School (TTS), Ekala yesterday (10 March 2018) on the invitation of the Commanding Officer of SLAF TTS Group Captain Jude Perera.  The chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy, the Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala D...
4:40pm on Friday 9th March 2018
A Two day clean-up programme was launched on 07th March 2018 in a partnership with Sirasa TV to mark 67th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force. The aim of the project was to clean up the path leading up to the peak of the “Sripadasthanaya”, a religious site that has been subject to reverence by people both at home and abroad. The “Siri Pada” season, that starts with the 'Siripa Kar...
4:28pm on Friday 9th March 2018
Sri Lanka Air Force carried out number of CSR Projects around the island at Bases /Academy/Stations on the instructions and guidance of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy to mark the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.  Blood Donation Campaigns, Sharamadana Campaigns, Cleaning campaigns and various other projects conducted under the guidance of the re...
11:48am on Friday 9th March 2018
A Drugs Storage Building at Base Hospital Mirigama was constructed by the Works Section of SLAF Station Mirigama, under the instructions of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Air Force.  The Handing over Ceremony of the building was held on 08th March 2018 at the Base Hospital premises. The Commanding Officer SLAF Sta...
11:18am on Thursday 8th March 2018
The Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Association presented a Fire Engine and an Ambulance to the SLAF at a ceremony held at AFHQ on 07th March 2018. A visiting delegation ceremonially handed over the documents pertaining to the vehicles to the Chief of Staff of SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias during the ceremony. The handing over was done by Mr. Sugiyama Fumiyasu, the President of the Mot...
6:05pm on Wednesday 7th March 2018
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, a Special Programme was held on 07 March 2018 at Defence Services College Auditorium, under the distinguished patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy.The programme was steered by Mrs. Ama Dissanayaka, popularly known as “Arumasi Gehaniya” under the topic of “Geethaya Thulin Eya Dakimu”. Mrs...
5:59pm on Wednesday 7th March 2018
The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2017 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 06 March 2018 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.  This annual event is held to recognize and appreciate meritorious work of the men and women of the Air Force and to motivate them to strive for continued excellence.B...
4:05pm on Wednesday 7th March 2018
The Inter Services Selection Board Delegation (ISSB) of Bangaladesh visited AFHQ on 6 March 2018. The delegation details are as follows:President (ISSB) - Brigadier  MD Anwarul Islam ndu psc - HODDeputy President - Lieutenant Colonel Syed Mazharul IslamPsychologist - Major Saiful PashaGround Testing Officer(GTO) - Lt Cdr Sikdar Rabiul IslamThe purpose of the visit was to share knowl...
10:04am on Wednesday 7th March 2018
The first house constructed under the "Commander’s Housing Project” by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sgt Wijewadena HM (Ops Grd III). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Dompe on 06 March 2018.This project was ...
10:00am on Wednesday 7th March 2018
“Megomu Puraborette 2018” was held at Katunayaka Maha Vidyalaya from 28th February to 04th March 2018. Event was organized by the Negombo District Scout Association of Sri Lanka Scout Association.40 Air Scouts and 10 Air Scout Leaders participated and excelled in the following talents during the event.Best Junior Scout    -    1st PlaceBest Kitchen ...
8:56am on Tuesday 6th March 2018
Thousands of people gathered to witness the final day of Air Tattoo 2018, the Sri Lanka Air Force’s 67th Anniversary Air Show and Educational Exhibition at SLAF Station Ampara on 05th March 2018.On its first day (03rd March 2018), after its ceremonial opening by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, children as well as adults in large numbers were seen thoroughly enjoying themselve...
10:24pm on Sunday 4th March 2018
“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2018” was held for the 19th consecutive year, coinciding with the 67th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 2nd 3rd and 4th March 2018 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from other countries participated in this race covering a total distance of 458.6 km. Madushanka Fernando of the SLAF won the ov...
10:23pm on Sunday 4th March 2018
 Air Tattoo 2018, the Sri Lanka Air Force’s 67th Anniversary air show and educational exhibition at SLAF Station Ampara continued for the second day when it opened free of charge to the public from 1400 hrs.On its first day (03rd March 2018), after the ceremonial opening by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, children as well as adults were seen thoro...
8:33pm on Sunday 4th March 2018
The newly constructed Assembly Hall of Himidurawa Maha Vidyalaya, Ampara was declared open by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy 03 March 2018.  The commander attended the program during his visit to SLAF Station Ampara for the opening of the Air  Tattoo 2018.Construction work of the Assembly Hall of Himidurawa Maha Vidyalaya was carried out ...
8:31pm on Sunday 4th March 2018
The newly constructed Officers’ holiday home at SLAF Ampara was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 03 March 2018 at SLAF Station Ampara.  The holiday home consists of 3 fully furnished Air-conditioned luxury bed rooms with attached bathrooms including hot water facility. Further, it include a lobby area with satellite television and a ...
5:41pm on Saturday 3rd March 2018
The second day of the 19th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended in front of the SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today covering a distance of 172.6 km. Sri Lanka Navy cyclist Janaka Hemantha won the 2nd leg  of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya while Lakshman Wijerathne of Sri Lanka Army and Buddika Warnakulasooriya of Sri Lanka Air Force finished in second and third respectively.The third (final) l...
3:18pm on Saturday 3rd March 2018
Sri Lanka Air Force 67th Anniversary Air Tattoo, the air show and the educational exhibition was declared open by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne today (03 March 2018) on the invitation by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at SLAF Station Ampara. The Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias,Chairman Organizing ...
11:31am on Friday 2nd March 2018
The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2018 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning in front of Air Force Headquarters. Conducted for the 19th consecutive year the race is conducted to mark the 67th anniversary of the SLAF.The Men's race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Puttalum today, covering a distance of 124.9km. Ap...
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