In commemoration of International Women’s Day, a Special Programme was held on 07 March 2018 at Defence Services College Auditorium, under the distinguished patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy.The programme was steered by Mrs. Ama Dissanayaka, popularly known as “Arumasi Gehaniya” under the topic of “Geethaya Thulin Eya Dakimu”. Mrs...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2017 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall at Katunayake on 06 March 2018 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.  This annual event is held to recognize and appreciate meritorious work of the men and women of the Air Force and to motivate them to strive for continued excellence.B...

The Inter Services Selection Board Delegation (ISSB) of Bangaladesh visited AFHQ on 6 March 2018. The delegation details are as follows:President (ISSB) - Brigadier  MD Anwarul Islam ndu psc - HODDeputy President - Lieutenant Colonel Syed Mazharul IslamPsychologist - Major Saiful PashaGround Testing Officer(GTO) - Lt Cdr Sikdar Rabiul IslamThe purpose of the visit was to share knowl...

The first house constructed under the "Commander’s Housing Project” by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sgt Wijewadena HM (Ops Grd III). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Dompe on 06 March 2018.This project was ...

“Megomu Puraborette 2018” was held at Katunayaka Maha Vidyalaya from 28th February to 04th March 2018. Event was organized by the Negombo District Scout Association of Sri Lanka Scout Association.40 Air Scouts and 10 Air Scout Leaders participated and excelled in the following talents during the event.Best Junior Scout    -    1st PlaceBest Kitchen ...

Thousands of people gathered to witness the final day of Air Tattoo 2018, the Sri Lanka Air Force’s 67th Anniversary Air Show and Educational Exhibition at SLAF Station Ampara on 05th March 2018.On its first day (03rd March 2018), after its ceremonial opening by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, children as well as adults in large numbers were seen thoroughly enjoying themselve...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2018” was held for the 19th consecutive year, coinciding with the 67th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 2nd 3rd and 4th March 2018 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from other countries participated in this race covering a total distance of 458.6 km. Madushanka Fernando of the SLAF won the ov...

 Air Tattoo 2018, the Sri Lanka Air Force’s 67th Anniversary air show and educational exhibition at SLAF Station Ampara continued for the second day when it opened free of charge to the public from 1400 hrs.On its first day (03rd March 2018), after the ceremonial opening by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, children as well as adults were seen thoro...

The newly constructed Assembly Hall of Himidurawa Maha Vidyalaya, Ampara was declared open by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy 03 March 2018.  The commander attended the program during his visit to SLAF Station Ampara for the opening of the Air  Tattoo 2018.Construction work of the Assembly Hall of Himidurawa Maha Vidyalaya was carried out ...

The newly constructed Officers’ holiday home at SLAF Ampara was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 03 March 2018 at SLAF Station Ampara.  The holiday home consists of 3 fully furnished Air-conditioned luxury bed rooms with attached bathrooms including hot water facility. Further, it include a lobby area with satellite television and a ...

The second day of the 19th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended in front of the SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today covering a distance of 172.6 km. Sri Lanka Navy cyclist Janaka Hemantha won the 2nd leg  of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya while Lakshman Wijerathne of Sri Lanka Army and Buddika Warnakulasooriya of Sri Lanka Air Force finished in second and third respectively.The third (final) l...

Sri Lanka Air Force 67th Anniversary Air Tattoo, the air show and the educational exhibition was declared open by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne today (03 March 2018) on the invitation by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at SLAF Station Ampara. The Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias,Chairman Organizing ...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2018 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning in front of Air Force Headquarters. Conducted for the 19th consecutive year the race is conducted to mark the 67th anniversary of the SLAF.The Men's race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Puttalum today, covering a distance of 124.9km. Ap...

The 67th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on today (02 March 2018) by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, addressed the parade held at AFHQ lobby and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on its 67th Anniversary. The Commander thanked all members past and present and their families for th...

The Commander of the Air Force attended a special “Pichcha Mal Pooja” at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya last evening (01 March 2018). The event was organized by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore Waruna Gunawadana to invoke blessing on those who laid down their lives for the motherland and the entire Air Force in view of the 67th Anniversary. The Chief of Staff...

Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Training School (RTS) Vanni and Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala emerged Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Soccer Championships 2018 concluded at SLAF TTS Ekala on 28th February 2018.In the Men’s Finals, SLAF RTS Vanni team beat the SLAF Station Bandaranayke International Airport (BIA) team by 3-1 goals. SLAF TTS Ekala emerged champion beat...

The Command Legal Department and Womens' Wing combinelly organized a series of programmes on “Womens’ Rights” in order to educate serving women of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on rights of women. This second programme was conducted at Astra Hall, SLAF Base Katunayake on 27th February 2018 with the participation of more than 200 lady officers and airwomen from SLAF Base Katunayake...

Ministry of Defence Cyber Operations Centre at Air Force Headquarters  was declared open by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne today (26th February 2018) on the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The visiting Secretary Defence was welcomed to the new Cyber Operations Centre by the Chief Information Technology Offi...

SLAF Men's and Women's Hockey teams won the 2nd Kandy Sixes All Island Inter Club Hockey Tournament 2018 held at University Grounds, Peradeniya from 24th to 25th February 2018.  The event organized by Kandy District Hockey Association and Seethadevi Sports Club.In the Men's Finals SLAF Beat SL Army by 03-02 and in the Women's Final SLAF beat SL Navy by 2-1.Most Outstanding Player (M...

On a request made by the Commanding Officer, SLAF Station Colombo, the mobile library unit of Public Library Colombo extended their service to Guwanpura Married Quarters Complex on Saturday 24th February.Memberships for Children and Adults were given for the period of Two Years. The lending facility was made available inside an AC coach fabricated as a mobile library. Once in two weeks t...

An all-night "Pirith Chanting" ceremony was organized by the Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) Iranamadu to mark its 05th anniversary and to invoke blessings on fallen war heroes of the SLAF and all personnel of SLAF Station Iranamadu on 24th February 2018.The Pirith Chanting was followed by an alms giving for 12 venerable Maha Sangha and the reliquary was taken to the School P...