The Academy hospital at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 6th anniversary (Formation day) on 14 March 2017.In commemoration of this event, a Medical and Dental screening programme was arranged at T/Siddharda Vidyalaya ,Nachchikudah, China bay on 13 March 2017. Acting Commandant Group Captain SDGM Silva graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and school equipments were distributed amon...

No 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) celebrated their 11th Anniversary on 15 March 2017 with an all rank lunch and a cricket tournament with the participation of all service and civil personnel of the Squadron.The Formation Day on 10th March 17 was inaugurated with a parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wg Cdr GGSR Gunawardena.The Squadron continued the celebrations with a CSR pr...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Ambagamuwe  Sanwutha Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 15 March 2017. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias, Director Health Services Air Commodore  LR Jayaweera, Director Welfare Air Commodore WMKSP Weerasinghe, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....

Information Technology Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated their 4th anniversary on 11th March 2017 giving prominence to social and religious activities.  A ‘Bodhi Pooja’ was organized on 09th March 2017 at Dharmashoka Maha Viharaya, Aththidiya to invoke blessings for all the serving personal of the Wing and their families and for its future endeavors. Further, School materials ...

The No. 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron SLAF Base Vna Celebrated its 11th Anniversary on 10th March 2017 giving prominence to social and religious activities.No. 2 ADRS was inaugurated on 10th March 2006 and played a key role in the battle against the enemy Air Power. To mark this event, a Shramadana campaign, Medical and Dental clinics were conducted for the children in Arugampuleliya Pri...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Annual AOCs Inspection of SLAF Station Palaly on 10 March 2017.The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer Group Captain LH Sumanaweera, and was accorded a guard of honour. During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the station.On conclusion of the annual inspecti...

The SLAF Karate Pool participated in the 2nd SFKF Open Karate Championship Sri Lanka Friends Cup 2017 which was held on 04 Mar 2017 at Elbert Peiris Indoor Stadium.The SLAF Karatekas performed exceptionally well at the tournament, securing the overall championship for both men and women. The SLAF also won 19 Gold, 08 Silver & 01 Bronze Medals. ...

Introducing yet another novel concept, a Spiritual Musical Event by Brother Charles Thomas organized by the Sri Lanka Air force Seva Vanitha unit was held at the Defence Services College Auditorium this morning (09 March 2017) to celebrate International Women’s Day. A large crowd of spectators enjoyed a blissful musical experience presented by Brother Charles Thomas & his music tea...

“Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude!” Said Ralph Marston.  In the Air Force we strive constantly and persistently for excellence in the hope and expectation that in doing so we shall affect a change of attitude that will empower us to take the Air Force and our nation to a better tomorrow.The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2016 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon V...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2017” was held for the 18th consecutive year, coinciding with the 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 3th, 4th and 5th March 2017 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from outside participated in this race covering a total distance of 415km. Avishka Mandensa of the SL Navy won the overall Cham...

State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene visited the final day of Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (05 March 2017).State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, was welcomed by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy with members of the Air Force Board of Management....

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena visited the 2nd day of Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (04 March 2017).HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, was welcomed by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy with members of the Air Force Board of Management.HE the President visited...

The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the SLAF Base Vavuniya. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palavi, Wing commander LDRP Gunawardana flagged off the race from Puttalam.SL Navy cyclist Janaka Hemantha Kumara  won the 2nd leg Jeewan Jayasinghe and Naveen Ruchira of Air Force finished  second and third respectively.The third (fina...

Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and the educational exhibition was declared open by Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva on 03  March  2017 on the  invitation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The 66th Anniversary Tattoo will show case the S...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2017 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning in front of SLAF Headquarters. Conducted to mark the 66th anniversary of the SLAF, this year’s race is the 18th such, and is sponsored by Abans Ltd.The Men's race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Puttalam today, covering a distance of ...

The 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on 02 March 2017 by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, addressed the parade held at AFHQ premises and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on its 66th Anniversary. The Commander thanked all members past and present and their families for their c...

“Marians Unplugged”, an evening of entertainment organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 26th February 2017 at Eagles’ Lake Side Banquet & Convention Hall Attidiya with resounding success. The audience enjoyed the evening with Marians together with Athma liyanage,Umariya Sinhawansa and Amal Perera. The musical extravaganza was a fund ...

The SLAF Men’s Soccer Team returned to the Island on 23 February 2017 after completion of a week’s tour in Pakistan under SLAF- PAF Sport exchange programme. The team participated in three friendly matches with PAF Soccer Team during the tour. The tournament was conducted at PAF Academy Risalpur Pakistan on 17th to 21st Feb 17. The SLAF goal keeper LAC Arunasiri HMTR was announced as...

Air Force men's basketball team won the National basketball title after 30 years beating Colombo district basketball team by 80-64 in the grand finale on 22nd Feb 2017. Air Force team in their journey to the finals beat SL Army, SL Police, Batticoloa and the tournament favorites Mercantile team comprising no less than 10 national players in the semifinals. Previously the same title has b...

In line with the celebration of 66 Air Force Anniversary, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Batticaloa  carried out a renovation task at Sri Murugan Tamil School Batticaloa. The task was started on 27 Jan 17 and completed on 16 Feb 17.The opening ceremony  was held on 21 Feb 17 and  the Government Agent Batticaloa graced the occasion as the chief guest. The community of Battical...

The No 09 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 15 February 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 17 February 2017.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities of Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up challenges in organizationa...