The National Weight Lifting Championship was held on 09th and 10th February 2013 at the Royal College Polonnaruwa. The Air Force lifters won the Women's Category and the men's became Runner – Up at the championship. Airwoman Harishchandra established Sri Lanka records in the snatch, clean and jerk and for the total weight in her weight category.The performance of the Airmen and Women a...

The Fire and Rescue Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force carried out a fire drill at Hilton Residence, Colombo on 08th February, 2013.30 SLAF personnel participated in the fire fighting and rescue exercise was carried out with the Officer in Charge of the SLAF Fire Unit, Flight Lieutenant RCN Ranneththi giving the necessary guidance and instructions right throughout the exercise.The SLAF fire...

University entrants Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking through theoretical and practical training commenced on 17th January 2013 and the closing ceremony was held on 31st January 2013 with the Commanding Officer Group Captain WWPD Fernando and Professor Chandana Udawattha from the University of Sabaragamuwa participating.The drill display that was performed by the students was th...

Twelve Regiment Officers underwent a course on Operational Performance Development at SLAF Diyatalawa recently to improve of their capabilities to perform operational staff duties.The course was conducted by the Officer Commanding Training Wing Commander SPVK Senadeera under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain WWPD Fernando. The customary Dining in Night with the partici...

SLAF Unit Batticaloa piloted several deeds of charity to mark the National Independence Day in a fruitful way for the community living in the Thamilathive Island. Under the close supervision of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WMAB Wewegama, all officers and airmen took part in these  activities on 04th and 05th Feb 13. The kids of newly opened SLAF English-Tamil medium pre sc...

No. 03 Air Defence Radar Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Weerawila commemorated its 6th Anniversary on 01st February 2013.Under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of the Squadron Sqn Ldr DNS Halahakoon, No 3 ADRS conducted a health campaign which included lectures on Oral Hygiene, Physiological. A Dental Clinic for the school children of the Madavalana Maha Vidhyalaya at Debara...

In view of the 65th Independence Day Celebrations of Sri Lanka, SLAF Unit Weerawila under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Gp Capt MDJ Wasage organized a “Shramadana” Campaign to clean up the Weerawila Town Area. The event was graced by the incumbent priest of the Weerawila Temple Ven.Yatigala Chandrananda, the Assistant Government Agent for Thissamaharama, Mr. Nilantha Siriwa...

The Eagles’ Golf Links situated at Trincomalee achieved International Standards today when the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama inaugurated the nine hole golf course into a eighteen hole course. The Eagles’ Golf Links is now capable of holding International Classics and with its scenic view will be an attraction to both foreign and local golfers. The Command...

Under the patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema the ‘Viru Daru Diri Thilina’ (Distribution of School Uniforms to the Children of SLAF Civilian Employees) programme was held at the Air Force Headquarters’ Auditorium on 31st January 2013. A cross section of the civilian employees of the SLAF received the School Uniforms for their children at this even...

A newly constructed house at Dandubendiruppawa, Dewahuwa, Galewela was handed over to 30787 LAC Jayarathna HHPJA, Disabled in Action (DIA) by The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama on 29 January 2013.Air Commodore MLK Perera and officials of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit were also present at the occasion....

The 2nd phase of the Exploratory Drilling Campaign for oil in the Mannar Basin will be starting from next week onwards and Helitours, the Commercial Arm of the Air Force has been selected as the official Air Logistic Operations provider for the entire operation....

Sri Lanka Air Force won the State-Services Netball Tournament 2013 (League) for the 5th consecutive time. The tournament was held on 16 and 17 January 2013 at the Railway Grounds. The SLAF team won all their matches and the results are as follows.   Police by 11 goals (Air Force 46 and Police 35) Navy by 27 goals    (Air Force 61 and Navy 34) Army  by 7 goals &nb...

Under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama a community project was conducted at  Kurunegala on 23rd January 2013 with a view to assist children of “Lurdu Girls Home” Malkaduwawa, Kurunegala.   The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit along with the Members & Officials visited the home and the inmates at the orphanage were ...

The SLAF Academy China Bay, the nerve centre of training for the military aviators, marked the opening ceremony of the 2nd Aero Medical Examination Unit in the SLAF on 17 January 2013. The Flight Cadets who undergo training at this Academy, Flying Instructors, as well as the Aircrew members of the Flying Squadrons from nearby SLAF Bases can also avail this opportunity preventin...

A batch consisting of 33 newly enlisted Student Officers gave oaths today at Air Force Headquarters prior to departing for their basic training at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa. The Commander Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama addressed the student officers after the oaths ceremony. The batch also included 8 female student officers enlisted to the Medical and Admin Education branch res...

The 15th Anniversary of SLAF Unit Bandaranaike International Airport was commemorated on 12th January 2013.The celebrations commenced with a Blood Donation Campaign held at the Sooriya Deshikaramaya Temple. A Shramadhana Campaign was also held at the Lakshmi Children’s Home and orphanage followed by an alms giving.  A ‘Pirith Chanting Ceremony was organized at the BIA to invoke ...

Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the first Tamil/ English medium pre-school on 15th January 2013. This is the first of its kind opened in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force and was initiated by the SLAF Unit Batticaloa. The Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal WA Silva and  Air Commodore MLK P...

Gp Capt SJS Fernando handed over the command of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura to Gp Capt HSS Thuyacontha  recently.  The traditional “Handing over Taking over” parade was commanded by Wing Commander HU Wijeweera....

Combat Training School SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 20th anniversary on 13th of January 2013.In order to mark this occasion, the School organized several social and recreational programmes such as Renovation of SLAF Academy Hospital China Bay, building of a new Shrine room for the Academy Hospital and  a blood donation campaign on 11th January 2013.These events were organiz...

The First batch of "Anganpora" trained SLAF personnel passed out on 11th January 2013 after a practical session carried out at the SLAF Base Ratmalana. Anganpora is a martial art that is indigenous to Sri Lanka and it was introduced to the SLAF six months ago. The first batch of trainees comprised of 38 SLAF personnel and the course was conducted by Ajantha Mahanthaarachchi.Commander of ...

The closing address for the University entrants who underwent Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking training was held on 11 January 2013 at SLAF Station Diyatalawa with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain WWPD Fernando. The training commenced on 06 January 2013.A variety entertainment show was also organized with Wing Commander SPVK Senadheera and the Training Wing...