The Ananda College, Colombo pioneering Sri Lanka's First English Buddhist School Celebrates 137th Author's Day with the Grand Opening of 'Ananda Museum' today (01 November 2023).  This remarkable project, five years in the making was brought to completion under the guidance of the school's current Principal, Mr. Lal Dissanayake and was executed by the College Archaeological Society....

A collaborative exercise involving with Indian Naval Advance Light Helicopter (ALH), Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force took place from 19 October 2023 to 31 October 2023 for the second consecutive year. The exercise was concluded successfully in the seas off Colombo.  The Sri Lankan Naval Ship Vijayabahu, along with the Indian Navy Advance Light Helicopter - IN 710, participate...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service by successfully concluding a significant intraocular lens transplant surgery event for the less privileged villagers residing around the Air Force Academy in China Bay. This benevolent endeavor was made possible through the invaluable guidance and support of Air Vice Marshal Lalith Jayaweer...

SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a lecture on “How to inculcate a healthy relationship with your partner” for the service personnel and their spouses yesterday (31 October 2023) at the main Auditorium of SLAF TTS Ekala. The programme was conducted by Mr. Akila Vimanga Senewirathne together with Mrs. Subhashini Ekanayake. Mr. Akila Vimanga Senewirathne is a renowned Sinhala language i...

SLAF Cyclist Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) Namarathna SR won the Men’s Solo event of ‘6th Race the Pearl’ International Ultra High Endurance Cycling Race conducted by Spinner Cycling on 28 October 2023 from Point Pedro to Dickwella. LAC Namarathna also set a new record by finishing the event within 19 hours 22 minutes and 36 seconds clocking an average speed of 30.95 kmph. The Cyclist...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the eight wave of seed bombing at Labugasdamana Government Forest Reservation in Anuradhapura on 30 and 31 October 2023.Under the close supervision of Commanding Officer SLAF Agro Unit, Grou...

The Sir Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) organized the National Water Polo Championship 2023, which took place from 29 October to 30 October 2023, at the Air Force Aquatics sports complex, Ratmalana. The Air Force Men’s team claimed the title of National Water Polo Championship consecutively for the second years with a score of 15 - 08 in the final against Royal College Union Aquatic...

The Bell 212 SUH 537 gallantly logged 10,000 flying hours on 28 Oct 2023. This exceptionally versatile flying machine initially crafted in August 1982 earned its rightful place in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in 1985. It commenced its service with a modest eighty-two flying hours under the banner of the No 4 Helicopter Squadron. In 1994, a significant transition took place when SUH 537...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was invited to conduct a Guest Lecture on "Sri Lanka Air Force Concerns on National Security" for the officers of Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 02 at National Defence College today (30 October 2023).The Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa received the Commander on his arrival a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the second edition of Eagles’ Monsoon Cup  Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (29 October 2023) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa graced the tournament as the Chief Guest. The tournament was powered by...

The "Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Course No. 02-2023" was successfully conducted at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Ampara from 16th to 28th October 2023, with the participation of 18 aircrew members, including 06 Pilots, 02 Flight Engineers, 01 U/T Flight Engineer, 02 Loadmasters, 05 Air Gunners and 02 Cabin crew. Furthermore, one foreign ...

A house constructed by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, under special full house category was handed over to Sergeant Niroshana GS yesterday (28 October 2023). and the house warming ceremony was held at No. 10/39, Weheregama, Central Camp, Ampara. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit funded this proj...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha Conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala yesterday (27th October 2023).Commanding Officer Group Captain Thushara Bandara received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded to the Commander. The Commander inspected all areas of the Station including No 07 Air...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa yesterday 27th October 2023.At the entrance to the School, the Commander of the Air Force was received with a horse cavalcade representing the historical links of ‘Stable Hill camp’. The Commander reviewed the Commander�...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 45th anniversary yesterday (27 October 2023) by giving prominence to social and recreational activities under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain PN Gunthilake together with all Officers, other ranks and the civil staff.The day's proceedings followed with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Base Commander. In remarks, th...

Air Vice Marshal  OANS Fernando RSP, USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, MHRM, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, ndc, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force, today (27 October 2023), after completing more than 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Welfare, at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Air Vice Marshal Fernando ...

The ‘Guwan Mithudam’ CSR project was successfully concluded today (27 October 2023) at Nalanda Vidyalaya by SLAF Academy China Bay. This project was initiated under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa. The project was set in motion to fully renovate the science laboratory of the school in order to create a conducive setting and facilitate t...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched a fire operation to douse the fire that broke out in in a clothing store situated on 2nd Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo today morning (27 October 2023). In response to this emergency, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) swiftly initiated a coordinated effort with the Colombo Fire Brigade to douse the fire and conduct successful rescue operations.In additi...

The change of command of SLAF Station Colombo was held today (25 October 2023) at the Station premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Station where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu - USA), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore C Wickramaratne RWP, USP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu-USA), ndc (Pak), psc.The outgoing Co...

The Directorate of Health Services successfully conducted a simulation exercise of an Aeromedical evacuation of a critically ill patient in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka on 24 October 2023 at SLAF Base Ratmalana. This simulation exercise was an extended learning exposition to the lecture series conducted for the Consultants and Medical offic...

The Fire and Rescue service of Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a fire and rescue drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corporation Narahenpita, Colombo 05 today (24 October 2023.)A total of 33 SLAF Firefighters have participated in the firefighting and rescue exercise with the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Group Captain WKASW Vithana. The exercise commander was Squadron Leader KJM Rana...