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The reconstructed runway at the Ampara Domestic Airport was declared open by HE the President, Mahinda Rajapaksa on 22 March 2013 on the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama. The President was flown to Ampara in a SLAF Y-12 aircraft and he also witnessed a landing of an AN 32 aircraft at the new runway.This runway was initially established in the year ...

Viru Daru Diri Thilina (Grants for Children with Special Needs), another innovative programme conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit for the second time was held at the Air Force Headquarters’ Auditorium on 20th March 2013 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama and Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema. A total number of 83 di...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, declared open the newly constructed Multi-Storied married quarters complex located at Guwanpura adjacent to P.Saravanamuththu Stadium Colombo 08 on 20th March 2013 at the auspicious time of 0830 Hrs.The opening ceremony commenced with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp and the unveiling of the commemorative p...

Following the grand opening of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) on 18th March 2013, the No 08 Light Transport Squadron performed the first ever SLAF aircraft landing at this airport, which was carried out by 4R-HTO, MA 60 aircraft, piloted by Wg Cdr DKM Krishanta and Sqn Ldr WV Premasinghe. Further, it was recorded that the same aircraft and the crew carried...

The passing out ceremony of No. 53rd Non Commissioned Officers Management Course was held at the NCOs’ Management School Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 18th March 2013. Air Commodore JSI Wijemanne, Director Administration, of the Sri Lanka Air Force graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.Air Commodore SK Pathirana the Commandant of the Sri Lanka ...

After the inauguration ceremony of country’s second International Aiport at Mattala, HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accompanied by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and other dignitaries arrived at the Rathmalana airport on a MA 60 aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force Helitours last evening. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama and the IGP NK Illangakoo...

The No. 6 Helicopter Squadron which was inaugurated on 15th March 1993 celebrated its 20th Anniversary on 15th March 2013 giving prominence to social and religious activities with pride of its immense contribution to the success achieved during the war fought for the liberation of the motherland from terrorism.The Formation Day working parade was held at the hangar premises and it was re...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura  emerged champions in the Inter Unit Soccer Championship 2013 held on 15th March 2013 at SLAF TTS Ekala.  In the finals, after a keen contest, SLAF Base Anuradhapura beat  SLAF Station Morawewa  3-0 in a penalty shootout. AC Dashantha WAP (SLAF Base Anuradhapura) was adjudged Best Player whilst AC Weligama (SLAF  Morawewa)  was adjudge...

The 26 Regiment Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake emerged champions at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship held from 11th March to 14th March 2013 at the SLAF Katunayake Indoor Stadium.The 26 Regiment Wing Katunayake became champions by scoring 30 points whilst SLAF Base Anuradapura emerged runners up with a total of 28 points and SLAF Unit Colombo finished third by scoring 13 points. Leading ...

A conference chaired by Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 14 the March 2013 at the auditorium of the Air Force Headquarters to make proposals on the planned Community Development Project which is to be launched at Mullaittivu.The feature of this conference was the participation of many corporate sector entities from diverse fields, non governmental org...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama declared open a newly constructed building complex which houses a Gymnasium, Welfare shop and the Rifle Green Pub at SLAF Station Colombo on 13th March 2013. This complex was completely designed and built by the personnel of the Directorate of Civil Engineering of the SLAF. The complex is very eye catching especially at night an...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama declared open the newly constructed hangar of the No. 04 Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 11th March 2013 during the Annual AOCs Inspection. This hangar was completely designed and built by the personnel of the Directorate of Civil Engineering of the SLAF and is now capable of accommodating all aircraft which is ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama declared open the newly constructed Information Technology Wing at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana on 11th March 2013. This newly constructed IT Wing consists of training labs, hardware workshop, electronic workshop, software labs, server room, network workshop and a network section. The establishment of this Wing ena...

No. 1 Flight Kitchen and Culinary Training Course for year 2013 was conducted for SLAF Cat Asst from 08 Feb 2013 to 05 Mar 13 for a period of 17 Days at the Sri Lankan Catering Services. The course was organized by SLAF Unit BIA with the concurrence of Air Force Headquarters. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of HR Manager Mr. Chinthake Kulathilake and the Com...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana this morning (11th March 2013). The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya.11 SNCOs, 3 Corporals, 2 Leading Aircraftmen and 1 Civilian received Commendation from the Commander for their meritorious contribution to the Base...

No. 2 Air Defence Radar Squadron of SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 7th Formation Day on 10th March 2013 giving prominence to social and religious activities. In view of this occasion sports items were donated to Etambagaskada Vidyalaya, fulfilling the long outstanding requirement to boost up the sports skills of school children. A newly constructed volleyball court was also handed ove...

In view of the “World Women’s Day – 2013” an educational programme on “Parental and Marital Relationship” was organized by the SVU of SLAF Academy China Bay on 08 March 2013 under the guidance of Mrs. Chamini Pathirana, the President of SVU SLAF Academy China Bay. A cross section of male officers, lady officers, airwomen, and the wives of serving personnel at the Academy part...

Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Diyatalawa organized a Psychological lecture on 07th March 2013 exclusively for serving women in the Station to mark the “Women’s Day – 2013” with the guidance of Mrs. Shanika Fernando, the President of SVU SLAF Station Diyatalawa. A Shramadana programme was conducted on 08th March 2013 to uplift the environment of Nisansalarama Convent at Kahago...

On the instructions of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the SLAF TTS Ekala arranged a lunch for 200 persons and gift packs arranged by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit were distributed among the differently abled women at a function held to mark the “Women’s Day – 2013”. Representing the Chairperson Seva Vanitha, Commanding Officer of the Trade Trai...

Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Colombo organized a workshop on 08th March 2013 at SLAF Station Colombo to mark the ''Women's Day - 2013" under the patronage of Mrs. Wasantha Fernando, the President of SVU of SLAF Station Colombo. This workshop was exclusively organized for serving women of SLAF. Mrs. Priyangani Welikala conducted a presentation on Beauty Culture and Self Grooming. Air...