The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke declared open the newly constructed “Lake View Chalets” for Officers at the invitation of the Commanding Officer Gp Capt Dilshan Wasage on 27 Dec 2014. This facility is situated in a stunningly beautiful and serene location overlooking at Akkarawissa Lake at Sella Kataragama and affords three luxurious rooms wi...

A Bell 212 Helicopter from SLAF Base Hingurakoda carried out a search and rescue operation and a Mi 17 Helicopter from SLAF Base Anuradhapura did immediate relief distribution to the affected communities at Mannar yesterday (24 Dec 14) with the coordination of the Disaster Management Center. Thousands of people were reported to have been displaced as of yesterday afternoon by floods whic...

SLAF Base Katunayake was colourfully decorated to symbolize the joining in with the Christian community in celebrating the Christmas Season 2014.  The gesture is expected to contribute towards improving relations with the community and was initiated under the guidance of Base Commander Air Commodore SK Pathirana.A traditional Christmas Crib was erected in front of the main guard roo...

Christmas Carols by the Air Force Band  were featured at the Independence Arcade yesterday evening (23 Dec 2014).The Air Force band was featured as part of the lineup of events that are part of the first ever Christmas celebrations at the Arcade,  Independence Square. The event replete with eye-catching illuminations, adornments and customary Christmas Carols will also be telec...

The 89th ABA Men and Women National championship 2014 was concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, last week. The final event of this year's boxing calendar saw the cream of Sri Lankan boxers in action in the Sugathadasa ring. Sri Lanka Air Force's s Boxer Cpl Dilshan MYM won the most outstanding player of the year 2014 trophy for winning Bronze at the Robert to Ba...

A Bell 212 Helicopter and a Mi 17 Helicopter have been placed on standby at SLAF Bases Hingurakgoda and Anuradhapura respectively, for rescue operations and flood relief assistance, in the wake of the adverse weather conditions that have gripped many parts of the island.Thousands of people were reported to have been displaced as of yesterday afternoon by floods which had effected most pa...

The SLAF women’s team secured the women Championship whilst the men’s team finished runners up at the National Taekwondo Championship 2014 which was concluded a short while ago at the Indoor Stadium of the University of Colombo. The SLAF obtained 5 Gold medals, 2 Silver medal, 5 bronze medals. The Sri Lanka Air Force team was adjudged the all-round runner up of the Championship&...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Volleyball team emerged victorious in a two match series over the Indian Air Force Volleyball team. SLAF Volleyball team won the first match 3-1 and out played their counterparts with straight 3-0 sets win in the second match. The tour was undertaken in line with the IAF- SLAF sports exchange program under the ongoing IAF- SLAF Air staff Talks.As the reciprocal vi...

The Badge Awarding Parade of No. 28 Officers, No. 43 Airmen and No. 19 Naval personnel Basic EOD Courses was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 19th Dec 2014. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palavi Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.A total of 39 personnel which comprised 02 SLAF and 02 Naval Officers, 31 Airmen and 4 Sailors from the S...

The Passing Out Parade of the No 158 – B Recruit Course was held at the SLAF RTS Vanni on 19 December 2014. Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.This is the first time in the history of SLAF RTS Vanni, where a POP was conducted for the Basic Trainees.  461 trainees passed out on this day in the presence of more than 5200 viewers includin...

A Carols Programme entitled “Winter Wonderland,”presented by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall at Aththidiya on the evening of 18 December.  The event featured Air Force personnel and family members backed by the Air Force Band.  A Guest appearance was made by the Bishops College Choir.   T...

The Force Commander of MINUSCA, Lt Gen Martin Chomu Tumenta, visited the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit campsite near the Military Hangar in M’Poko, Bangui on 2 December 2014. The contingent shifted from the UN transit camp in PK-11 to its campsite near the Military Hangar area in M’poko on 14 November 2014. Since then, the contingent has greatly improved its living conditions and the surro...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 18774 Sgt Preethi Kumara DGJ yesterday, 15 December 2014 at Habaraduwa Galle.  The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke.  Construction of this house was funde...

The much awaited 3-day Aviation Fundamentals Workshop for school children commenced at AFM for the December holiday season.A total of 300 students are expected to participate in the series of workshops.The 1st workshop conducted on 10th-12th December 2014 to gather basic knowledge in various aviation aspects. The kids were given the opportunity to participate in lectures, dem...

The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 60 Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at Ground Training School auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 12th December 2014. Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya, the Commandant Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of conducting this course...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay secured the overall championship at the second Inter Unit golf tournament held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Eagle’s Heritage Golf on 06th December 2014.The game consisted of 18 holes one round match and a total of 52 players participated in the tournament. Sri Lanka Air Force Academy Cby team displayed their skills in such fashion that enabled the Ac...

No 26 Regiment wing SLAF Base Kat and SLAF TTS Eka won the Men’s and Women’s Championships respectively, at the Inter Unit Wrestling  championships 2014 concluded  on 05th December  2014 at the Sport Complex,  SLAF Base Katunayake.  SLAF Base Rathmalana and SLAF BIA became the Men’s runners up and No 26 Regiment wing SLAF Kat became Women’s runn...

The 3rd formation day of No 1 L&R Wing was commemorated by launching a blood donation campaign on 4 December 2014 under the patronage of the Commandant of the SLAF Academy China Bay and the CO and staff of No 1 L&R Wing.   The campaign saw the participation of 129 personnel including officers and Airmen and was carried out in collaboration with the General H...

“As a responsible stakeholder of the Presidential Task Force on Prevention of Dengue, Our Gratitude is extended for sharing your strength, experience and support during the emergency response . . . Humble and dedicated service of the Sri Lanka Air Force is greatly appreciated.” So reads the plaque presented to SLAF Base Katunayake recently by the Dengue Control Unit of th...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, the Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF TTS Ekala visited Ward No. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital as the month of December 2014 visit.  Essential commodities were donated for the inmates with entertaining activities followed by lunch. President of SVU SLAF TTS Ekala Mrs. Jaldini Senanayaka  ,Officer...

SLAF Stn Palaly conducted a School Book Donation Campaign on 03 Dec 14 under the auspices of the Seva Vanitha, with the objective of developing better relations and improving mutual understanding with the people of Northern Peninsula.391 School children from “Kuddiyappulam Government Tamil School” were benefitted at the event.  School Books and Sports Items were donated to the s...