On the direction of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunetilleke  and in collaboration with Command Welfare Project , a workshop on Hair dressing and Colouring  was held on 2 April 14  at Clippers Salon SLAF Guwanpura.The Programme was conducted by Kevin from ‘Wella’ Institute -Kotte, comprising a theoretical presentation and a practical workshop. The Ha...

As per the directive of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa conducted a Bakmaha Ulela at the Piyarapandova Junior School Helehalpe, BandarawelaA cross section of officers and other ranks took part in the occasion together with the School Commanding Officer. Stationery items, S...

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 2nd April 2014. The Formation Day celebrations began with a parade held at the Parade Square, reviewed by the Commanding Officer Gp Capt HMB Herath. This was followed by a social event comprising friendly cricket matches and other games.  The Director Electronics ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched a Community Service project at the “Sahanaya” -National council for mental health at Borella on 14 March 14 to renovate and clean the institute. The project scope included the color washing of Buildings and providing of necessary items to the institute.This was organized under the under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Roshani ...

A delegation from the Command and Staff College of the Sultanate of Oman visited the Air Force Headquarters this evening (31st March 2014).The delegation comprised of 38 Officers from the Omani Army, Navy and the Air Force and four Army officers from Bahrain, Saudi, Yemen and Lebanon.  The delegation was headed by Colonel Sulaiman Sabil Ali Balsuhi . On their arrival to AFHQ, they w...

A workshop for pre-school teachers targeting the development of talents of pre-school children who attend the SLAF Pre School was held on 28 March 2014 at the Pre School premises, SLAF Guwanpura under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake. The programme was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Director Welfare.Mrs.Violet Siri...

The Air Defence Command & Control Centre which was inaugurated on 29th March 2006 celebrated its 8thAnniversary on 29th March 2014 giving prominence to religious activities with pride of its immense contribution to the national security.The Formation Day celebrations began with Shramadanaya carried out at “Kaluaggala  Arannya”, Mirigama on 27th March 2014 followed by offerin...

The 26 Regiment Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake won the Men's Championship while SLAF TTS Ekala won the Women's Championship at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship 2014.The Championship was held from 23th March to 26th March 2014 at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake.Aircraftsman Ananda  DMGK of SLAF Base Ratmalana and Aircraftswoman Wijesingha RVS of the 26 Regiment Wing at...

The first Defence Services Archery Championship was held recently at the Naval Cricket Ground in Welisara with the participation of a large number of competitors from the three forces.Aircraftswoman Mallika YM from the Sri Lanka Air Force won a Bronze Medal in the Ladies Short Metric event. Director Training of the SLAF Air Commodore N H V Gunaratne graced the prize giving cere...

A shramadana was organized by SLAF Station Weerawila to clean the interior of the Katharagam Maha Devala. This was initiated by the Commanding Officer of the Station Gp Capt MDJ Wasage with the coordination of main priest of the devala.  Mr Rathanayake the Head of the Katharagam Devala, appreciated the good work done by the SLAF and blessed all the servicemen in a special ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Batticaloa celebrated its 31st Formation Day on March 27, 2014. The Formation Day working parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Batticaloa, Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana which was followed by religious activities, a Volleyball Tournament among the serving personnel of the station and all ranks lunch. Concurrent t...

The Defence Services Rowing and Kayaking Championships – 2014 was successfully concluded on the waters of the Diyawanna Lake on 26th March 2014.SLAF Rowing team was adjudged Second Runner up of the Championship with 4 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals and 9 Bronze Medals. Director General Engineering Air Vice Marshal LHA Silva graced the occasion as the Chief Guest....

The Passing out Parade of the 4th Air Wing School Cadets (Girls) was held on 27th March2014 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.The Annual Assessment Camp was conducted under the patronage of the School Commanding Officer Group Captain WWPD Fer...

Connaissance de Ceylan Ltd., a Travel and tourism business promoting global tourism and friendship by uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry from hotels, airlines, travel technology, arranged for  a group of 130 French travellers to fly to Koggala from Kandy on Six Mi-17 helicopters of the SLAF's commercial arm 'Helitours' this morning  26th March 2...

“Sigiriya Rally Cross 2014”, one of the highlights of the Sri Lankan Motor Racing Calendar, was concluded on 23rd March 2014 at the SLAF Sigiriya Racing Track with a large number of spectators. The event was graced by HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa ,Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatille...

 “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2014” was held for the 15th consecutive year, coinciding with the 63rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 20th, 21st and 23rd March 2014  in 3 stages. Cyclist from all around the country including the North and the East participated in this race covering a total distance 410Km. Buddika Warnakulasooriya of the ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal KA Gunatilleke conducted the Annual AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Iranamadu during the morning hours of 21st March 2014. The Commander upon the arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Wing Commander MPA  Galappaththi and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lie...

An all night "Pirith Chanting" Ceremony was held at SLAF Station Weerawila on 20th March 2014. Prior to the commencement of the ceremony the "Reliquary" (Karanduwa) was taken from the Weerawila Temple to the "Pirith Manadappaya" inside the Station by the Commanding Officer Gp Capt MDJ Wasage in a very colorful procession. Leading priests from prominent temples in the area such as Sithul ...

The 2nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya commenced today when the Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Sigiriya, Wing Commander CP Gunatilleke flagged off the race from Dambulla.  The riders covered 120km during the day and finished in front of the LG Abans Showroom in Vavuniya.  Asela Sisira Kumara from Sri Lanka Army secured the first place (2hrs 56min 25s) of the 2nd st...

The first leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2014 from AFHQ Colombo to Dambulla was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke this morning(20th March 2014) in front of SLAF Headquarters. The event is sponsored by Abans Group of Companies and the media partner is Rupavahini (Channel Eye). The Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal GP Bulathsinghala, the A...

The Director General of the Department of Civil Security, Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force at Air Force Headquarters Yesterday, 19 March 2014. ...