Second  Group of the 2nd Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) departed the country early hours today (20 June 2016).The second group consisting of 49 SLAF personnel departed for South Sudan from Bandaranaike International Airport. Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake Air Commodore Sagara Kotakade...

The Air Force Rowing team participated at the ‘The Josephian Sculling Regatta - 2016’ held on the waters of the Beira Lake  from 16 to 18 June 2016. The event was organized by the St. Joseph’s College Rowing Club consisting of Single Sculls, Double Sculls and Quadruple Sculls events for age groups and Open categories.Both Air Force Men’s and Women’s team emerged Champions ...

An all-night ‘Pirith Chanting’ ceremony to commemorate Sri Lanka Air Force personnel killed and missing in action during active service and to invoke blessings on their souls, was held yesterday(17  June 2016)  night followed by an alms giving for 65 venerable Maha Sangha on today morning (18 June 2016) at SLAF Headquarters.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was taken to the SL...

“Viru Daru Diri Thilina” a programme to provide grants for children with special needs and  a distribution of  school necessities  for children of SLAF personnel affected during flash  flood was held at the Auditorium  of Air Force Headquarters on 17 June 16.Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the event and total number of 63 pa...

The second encounter with the IAF hockey team took place at the Astro Turf, Colombo 7 today (16 June 2016).Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Board of Management of the Air Force, Chairman SLAF Hockey Air Commodore HN Abesinghe,Officers and Other ranks also witnessed the event.Indian Air Force Hockey team arrived in Sri Lan...

The Civil Engineering Wing(CEW) SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrates its’ 13th anniversary on 13th June 2016.A blood donation campaign was organized at the SLAF Base hospital Katunayake in collaboration with the General Hospital Negambo on 09th June 2016 as a part of the 13th Anniversary. A total of 130 donors voluntarily participated in this worthily event.CEW organized a cricket match wi...

The Indian Air Force Hockey team arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill sports visit on 12 June 2016.   Their first engagement with the Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey team took  place  at the Astro Turf, Colombo 7 on 13 June 2016.IAF team won their match against SLAF and the teams will meet again for the second match at the same venue on 16 June 2016.  ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Men’s & Women’s cycling teams became the overall champions at 9th Defence Services Cycling Championship 2016 concluded on 11 Jun 2016.The men’s race started in front of Sri Lanka Navy camp Welisara and covered a distance of 156km Katunayake, Madampe,  Giriulla, Seedwa and finished in front of the same place.Sergeant Jeewan Jayasinghe and  LAC N...

Commander of the SLAF Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual AOC's inspection today (10 June 2016) at SLAF Academy China Bay.Commander was welcomed to the Academy premises upon arrival for the inspection. Thereafter, Commander reviewed the Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay Air Commodore Ravi Jayasinghe.Certificates of Commendation awarded during ...

Defence Services Taekwondo Championship 2016 held at the SL Army Sports complex Panagoda on 08 and 09 June 2016.SLAF women’s team bagged the 2016 Championship securing Six (06) gold medals, One(01) Silver and Four(04) Bronze medals.  SLAF men’s team secured Two (02) gold medals, Two(02) Silver and Four(04) Bronze medals.  Rear Admiral WS Jayasinghe (DGCE) of SL Navy graced ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Morawewa today (09 June 2016).Commanding Officer, SLAF Station Morawewa, Wing Commander CRD Gunawardane welcomed the Commander with a street lining.  During the inspection, Commander inspected the camp premises and also declared open the newly constructed Computer lab, C...

The First Team of the first Contingent of Air Force Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the South Sudan (UNMISS) arrived in Sri Lanka today (9 June 16).This team comprising 55 SLAF personnel and they completed 12 month tenure UNMISS. They were replaced by the first team of the second contingent who left Sri Lanka yesterday.  Base Commander SLAF Base ...

The Government has declared a General Amnesty for Airmen/ Airwomen who have deserted the Sri Lanka Air Force before 31 December 2015.The Air Force informs all deserters who falls under the above category to report to Air Force Headquarters Colombo during the period of 13 June to 30 June 2016 for their clearance formalities....

SLAF joined to commemorate the World Oceans Day celebrations under the theme of “Healthy Oceans - Healthy Planet” today. (08 June 16).This National event was held at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre under the patronage of  HE the President Maithripala Sirisena.The ceremony was followed by an awareness walk from the Viharamahadevi Park to Galle Face premises.Secretary to the M...

The annual changing of personnel (first group)of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) departed the country early hours today (8 June 2016).The contingent of 55 personnel departed to South Sudan from Bandaranaike International Airport. Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya, Dep...

“Sigiriya Rally Cross 2016” one of the highlights of the Sri Lankan Motor Racing Calendar, concluded today (5th June 2016) at the SLAF Sigiriya Racing Track with a large number of spectators and the event was graced by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.“Sigirya Rally Cross” is conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force in association with the Sri Lanka Autospo...

Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in South Sudan conducted a donation programme in the Protection of Civilians (POC) camp premises in Bor.This programme was organized to mark Vesak 2016 and the end of the mission. Food, clothes and essential items donated among needy personnel with the contribution of all officers and airmen of the contingent. Programme was coordinated with the Residen...

A special Tree Planting Programme carried out at all Bases and Stations of the SLAF in parallel with the ‘National Environmental Week'.Main event of the tree planting programme was organized by Command Agro Unit SLAF Base Katunayake on 05 Jun 16 with the participation of Base Commander Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya. Budded Cashew, Lemon, Guava, Lime and Orange in organic manure ove...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 8th anniversary on 01 June 2016.  The formation day parade was held on 01 June 2016 and reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wg Cdr Manjula Abeywickrama.  Airman of the year award was awarded to 42986 LAC Dasanayake SMUK (Admin Asst) whilst three merit certificates were presented to 32983 Cpl Abeykoon D...

SLAF Women’s weight lifters emerged the champions in the 09th Defence Services Weight Lifting Championship 2016 concluded on 01 June 2016 at the Indoor Stadium, SLAF Base Katunayake.SLAF weight lifter LAC Gomas BDH became the best lifter in 48Kg weight category while SLAF Women team secured 29 points, winning 04 Gold Medals and 03 Silver Medals. Director Aeronautical Engineering Air Vi...

No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 51st anniversary on 1st June 2016.Commanding Officer Gp Capt MASK Maheepala reviewed the parade. Addressing the parade, CO reminded the heritage of the No 4 Squadron and the milestones of its 51 years, which begins from the Dragonfly helicopter of the No 2 Squadron in 1955 established for Search and Rescue role to the moder...