Yesterday(3rd Jun 14) 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  Kolitha Gunatilleke. All members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the ceremony which was held ...

SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 36th Anniversary together with No 112 UAV Squadron which celebrated its 6th Anniversary on 1st June 2014. To mark these anniversaries a mini cricket tournament was organized at the station sports ground with the participation of five teams. The day’s events ended with the customary all ranks lunch at the Airmens’ Mess. The Commanding Of...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 6th anniversary on 1 June 2014.  The initial batch of UAVs was inducted by the SLAF in the year 1996 and No 11 UAV Squadron was formed at SLAF Base Vavuniya. Subsequently, the squadron was remodeled as No 111 and No 112 UAV Squadrons on 1 June 2008.  During the “Humanitarian Operation...

No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 49th Anniversary on 1st June 2014.  The celebrations were started with a blood donation campaign held on 30th May 2014. The Commanding Officer, Gp Capt LH Sumanaweera reviewed the working parade and spoke on the heritage of the No 4 Squadron and the important milestones it has passed during its 49 year history.  He re-ite...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted his Annual Inspection of SLAF Base H’ingurakgoda on 30th May 2014. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by Group Captain VB Edirisinghe through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flight Lieutenant SU Kodikara. The Commander inspected all areas of the Base premises including ...

In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed in the SLAF , the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programme to felicitate the students who performed extremely well at the GCE O/L during the year 2013. The programme was held on 30th May 14 at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Va...

A Medical seminar for the Lady officers and spouses of Male officers organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with ‘Menopause Society of Sri Lanka’ was held on 28 May 14 at the AFHQ Auditorium Colombo. The seminar aimed to improve the post reproductive life of Sri Lankan Women.Five (05) specialist doctors from the institute headed by the Dr. Rohana Haththo...

The 8th commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal  Terance Gunawardena passed away yesterday.Groomed in the early days of his life at Wesley College Colombo, Terrence Gunawardena joined the Air Force on 31st December 1959 and was commissioned in 1961. Refrred to, within close circles, as ‘Terry’, he served as a squadron pilot in many squadrons. He was also a pione...

The passing out parade of the Air Wing School Cadets (Girls) was held on 27th May 2014 at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa. Major General HMHA Herath, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, took the salute of the Parade as the Chief Guest.The Annual Assessment Camp was conducted under the patronage of the School Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander ...

The Intensive Information Technology phase was successfully completed at CTS SLAF Diyatalawa in order to facilitate further academic studies and the service requirement of the No. 56 Officer Cadet and No.08 Lady Officer Cadet Intakes.The closing address was held under the patronage of Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander GPNC Piyasena. ...

The inaugural Defense Services Golf Championship tournament was hosted by the prestigious Eagles’ Golf Links at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay with much glamour and ceremony.  The event, which was amalgamated with the Defense services Open Championship and Defense Services Open over 40 Championship was successfully conducted on 23rd and 24th May 2014 with the go...

No.  05 Air Defence Radar Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palavi celebrated its 7th Anniversary on 24th May 2014.  No.05 ADRS was established in North Western region of Sri Lanka to strengthen the National Air Defence System in 2007. During past few years it has served to protect the Sri Lankan sky from various threats, especially the prominent air threat of LTT...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Judo Team comprising 07 players and one official left  the country yesterday  (21 May 2014) to take part in a training session at the International Judo Federation Olympic Training Centre in Uzbekistan prior to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games -2014 from 18th to the 30th May2014.PLAYERS 1.LAC    Wickramage2.LAC Gihan3. LAC ...

Two Air Force cyclists  namely Air Craftman Nidusha Nirantha Fernando and Air Craftman Nipun Shiran Fernando have qualified to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Cycling Championship 2014 scheduled to be held in Astana Kazakastana from 21 May 14 to 31 May 14.  41countries will compete in the championship and four cyclist including two Airmen will leave the country...

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksha as Commander-in-chief of the Armed Force paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Statue at Parliament grounds on the evening of the 19th of May. The event was organized by the Rana Viru Seva Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence ...

The National Victory Parade took on a new look this year, comprising of three columns   viz. the Ceremonial Column,  Combat Column and Mechanized Column,  representing personnel who participated and hardware which was used  in the Humanitarian Operations.The SLAF’s contribution to the parade consisted of the Guard of Honour and three Columns of the ...

General Xu Qiliang, now in Sri Lanka, paid his obeisance to the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy yesterday morning (15th May 2014) together with other members of his delegation. The delegation arrived in Kandy from China Bay on two SLAF Mi 17 Helicopters. On arrival they were received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sigiriya, Wing Commander CP Gunatileke and were conducted to t...

The Visiting Chinese Delegation headed by General Xu Qiliang visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday.  The delegation arrived in China Bay on an SLAF Ma-60 Aircraft and on landing at the Academy Airfield, was received by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.  The guests were then conducted to the No 1 Flying Training Win...

A delegation from the People’s Republic of China led by Gen Xu Qiliang arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday.  The delegation was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Commanders of the Army, Navy and the Air Force.General Xu Qiliang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairman of the CPC Central Militar...

Marking the 2603rd Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2014’, on the 12th May 2014 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunat...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Football team emerged with their 2nd victory in the AFC President’s Cup Football Tournament 2014 yesterday evening (11th May 2014) at the Sugathadasa Stadium defeating the KRL Football Club Pakistan 3-0.Going into the match, Striker Duminda put them 1-0 ahead in the 3rd minute and his goal was followed by Hashan Dharshaka’s goal in the 7th minute giving the Sr...