Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifters who represented Sri Lanka as part of the National Team at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship - 2017 returned to the Island morning hours on 10 September 2017  to a rousing welcome at the Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake. The Championship was held from 03rd to 09th September 2017  in Gold Coast, Australia.SLAF Woman Weigh...

The Pacific Airlift Rally 2017 (PAR 17) commenced today, 11th September 2017, at the Hotel Jetwing Blue in Negombo. The Pacific Airlift Rally which is organized by the Pacific Air Force (PACAF) is a biennial symposium/air exercise involving Pacific region nation Air Forces. The event is organized by the PACAF, which is the air component of the United States Pacific Command, with a select...

In keeping with a novel concept of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and under the guidance of the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy a Foster Parenting Programme was implemented with the view of facilitating the offspring of Deceased, Killed in Action (KIA) personnel and Disabled in Action (DIA) personnel who risked life and limb to safegua...

SLAF Women’s Cricket Team emerged Runner-up at the ‘Queens XI’ Women’s Cricket Tournament held in India. Eight Teams took part at this Tournament and following Special Awards were won by the SLAF Women’s Cricketers. Player of the Series:                     VAW/01543 LAC Abeywickrama PSLStar Performer of the ...

Tech Formation at SLAF Base Ratmalana emerged the champions while SLAF Station Colombo became runners up at the Inter Unit Bodybuilding Championship 2017 which was concluded at the Trade Training School Ekala on 04 September 2017.Director Aeronautical Engineering Air Commodore MD Ratnayake graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Bodybuilding  Group Captain SN Fernandop...

Thousands of people gathered to witness the final day of Sri Lanka Air Force Mini Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Vavuniya on 03 September 2017."SLAF Mini Tattoo 2017" at SLAF Base Vavuniya continued for the third and final day since it was opened free of charge for all.  Thousands of people were seen heading eagerly to the exhibition grounds from ...

The Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th Anniversary on 01st September 2017 under the patronage of the Commandant, SLAF Academy, China Bay, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha and Commanding Officer of the Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School Wing Commander RADSJP Ranasinghe.In order to mark this momentous occasion, a Shramadhan...

No 02 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 60th anniversary on 02 September 2017. The formation day celebrations began with a parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander JMDRAP Jayamaha.Almsgivings for patients at Leprosy Hospital Wattala will be carried out as subsequent event. ...

"SLAF Mini Tattoo 2017" at SLAF Base Vavuniya continued for the second day when it opened free of charge for all from 1000 hrs.On its first day, after its ceremonial opening by the Commander of the Air Force on the 1st of September, Children as well as adults were seen thoroughly enjoying themselves, braving even the inclement weather which was unable to dampen the spirits. On day 2, eve...

Sri Lanka Air Force Mini Tattoo -2017, the air show and the exhibition was declared open by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 01 September 2017 at SLAF Base Vavuniya.The Commander of the Air Force paid a visit to each and every exhibit and also looked over the facilities before the others to make sure everything was perfect. Furthermore, a Fly Past, Aerobatic Di...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly constructed Ex-servicemens’ (Other Ranks)  Holiday home complex at Wedasiti Kanda, Katharagama today (31 August 2017). This holiday home complex has been constructed under the concept of the Commander of the Air Force. It comprises three luxury rooms with a common dining area and television ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the championship while SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala became runners up, at the Inter unit Tennis Tournament 2017 which was concluded at the TTS Ekala Air Force Tennis Grounds on 30 August 2017.Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Air Vice Marshal JP Wanigatunge graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Table T...

With the view of extending a hand to the family of late Air Commodore Janaka Karunarathne, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy has authorized financial grants to build a new house as a distress relief measure.The Foundation Laying Ceremony held on 24 August 2017 at Kesbewa area under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy. Members of t...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service where the Air Force remembers and apreciates those men in blue who have made the supreme sacrifice in the name of service and nation was held at All Saints Church, Borella, on 29 August 2017. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy, Members of the Board of Management, a...

Newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning (29 August, 2017).A Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the New Navy Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardane and Officers of ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Cricket team will undertake a historical sports tour to India to take part at the “Queens XI League Cricket Tournament” from 31 August to 2 September 2017.This is the first occasion where the SLAF Women’s Cricket team is taking part in an international cricket tournament.The team is led by LAC Polgampola PRCSK while Sqn Ldr Gayathri Ekanayake will ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, himself a past Scout of Nalanda College, visited the 1st Negombo Air Scout Group during the 2nd session of AOC’s inspection at SLAF Base Katunayake on 25th August 2017. The Commander visit to the Air Scout den and its environs outside of the itinerary of the AOC’s inspection, was the first time in history when  a Comm...

The No 11 Administrative and Management Performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 23 August 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 25 August 2017. The inauguration was marked by the address by the Commanding Officer of JC & SC Group Captain SDGM Silva and the conclusion was marked by the address by the Commandant of the SLAF Academy C...

Sharp Shooter Championship 2017 organized by the Hill Country Sports Shooting Club was conducted recently at IPSC firing range Hanthana, Kandy. More than 130 competitors representing National Rifle Association affiliated clubs including Army, Navy, Air Force and Police took part in this championship. During the 4 day championship Sri Lanka Air Force shooters secured 11 Gold, 06 S...

A comprehensive Sea Rescue training program was carried out on 25 August 2017 by No 4 Squadron, in collaboration with the Regiment Special Forces at the Panadura Beach area, with the participation of the pilots and aircrew of the Squadron and the personnel of the Regimental Special Forces Wing.The Training programme included winch operations as well as rappelling operations which are use...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the AOC’s inspection (2nd Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 25 August 2017.  During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas (in 2nd session) of the base. Concluding the AOC’s inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks including the civilian personnel and commended th...