The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched a Magazine named “Guwan Ranliya” for the first time in its history, as a novel concept of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs.Roshani Gunatilleke.The inaugural copy of the Magazine was presented to the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke by the Chairperson SVU Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke on 03 September 2014 at the Commander...

63rd Anniversary of No.1 Flying Training Wing (No.1 FTW)The 63rd Anniversary of the oldest flying formation of the SLAF, No.1 Flying Training Wing (No.1 FTW) was celebrated on the 1st September 2014. The cradle of military aviators was initially stationed at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake as Flying Training School. Thereafter the school was shifted to SLAF Academy China Bay and rena...

The 63rd’ ‘Base Day’ celebrations began with a parade held at the Base parade square SLAF Base Katunayake on 01st September 2014. The Base Commander Air Commodore SK Pathirana addressed the Officers, all other ranks, civilian staff and briefed the history of the Base, contributions to the humanitarian operation, future challengers and responsibilities towards the role and task of t...

The Sri Lanka Air Force men’s and women’s Beach volleyball teams won the Defence Services Beach Volleyball Championship 2014 which was concluded at the Negombo Beach Park on 01 September  2014. Incidentally, this is the third consecutive Defence Services Beach Volleyball title won by the SLAF teams. Besides, the SLAF men’s and women’s indoor Volleyball teams won the Defence ...

The 3rdDefence Services Parachuting Championship was conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Drop Zone Ampara from 23 to 27 August 2014. Both men and women para troopers representing tri services took part at the championship.Major General PP DE Silva, Army Training Command, Sri Lanka Army Diyathalawa graced the Closing Ceremony as the Chief Guest on 27th August 2014.Championship results:Format...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, the Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Cbo visited Ward No. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital as the month of August 2014 visit.  This female ward is being maintained by the SLAF since 1985 with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit complementing the maintenance effort by launching various donations and enter...

Proving why they are the masters of the game, SLAF Base Katunayake – Tech Formation team emerged the winners of the Air Force Inter Unit Squash Championship which was worked off at the Squash Courts Complex at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 29 August 2014.Thrashing the contending finalists from SLAF Base Ratmalana – Tech Formation team, the six member team from Katunayake performed exception...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke promoted 018445 Leading Aircraftman Dilshan MYM and 39255 Madushan PGE, two leading SLAF Boxers to the rank of Corporal with effect   from 01 September 2014, in recognition of their medal winning performance at the recently concluded Lions Cup International Boxing Championship. Further cash awards were also presente...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay today(29 Aug 14). On arrival, he was received by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.The PAF delegation was then conducted to the No 1 Flying Training Wing and the delegation later enjoyed a boat ride ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda organized a workshop for ladies in the Base to enhance their positive thinking and knowledge on self empowering recently in collaboration with the Base Seva Vanita Unit. Mrs. Piumali Wicramarathna, the President of Base Seva Vanitha Unit graced the occasion as the chief guest.Discussion on positive parental styles was done by Dr. Dimuthu Perera the s...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt called on  the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, Mr. Gotabaya  Rajapaksa , Chief of Defence  Staff General Jagath  Jayasooriya, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today(28 August 2014).The Chief of the A...

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (28th August 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.The Chief of the Air Staff was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke and was afforded a G...

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt NI (M),TBt, the Chief of the Air Staff of  the Pakistan Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka today(28 August 2014) accompanied by his spouse and a delegation of two senior Officers .  The Air Chief Marshal and his spouse along with their entourage were received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force A...

A 18-member delegation of 54th course of the Indian National Defence College (NDC) comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from India, Myanmar, Tunzania, Oman, Nigeria, Israel and France, who are currently on their Strategic Neighborhood Study Tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 26th August 2014. The delegation was headed by AVM Vipin Indira Padmanabhan,...

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Louis Piët, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke at the Air Force Headquarters on 26 August 2014.The Netherlands Defence Attaché based in New Delhi, Colonel Allard Wagemaker, was also present at the occasion.After a discussion on matters of mutual int...

With a view to facilitate the children of KIA personnel, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched another scholarship programme for children of war heroes with the generous contribution of well wishers.In this context,well wishes contributed monetary grants to assist above children through the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Thirteen (13) school going children of KIA personnel were selected for this ...

Thirty-two juniors competed for top honours over two days at the newly constructed Eagles’ Heritage Golf Club at SLAF Base Anuradhapura. The Gold division was won by Prashan Peiris, while the Silver division was won by Armand Flamer Caldera.  Meanwhile T.Vikash was the champion in the Bronze division. Water hazards, sand bunkers and mounds, roughs and dog-legs as well as the breez...

SLAF Women’s weight lifters won the Women’s Championship whilst SLAF Men’s team secured the Runner up Trophy at the Defence Services Weight Lifting Championship 2014 concluded on 22 August 2014 at the Indoor Stadium of the SL Navy Base Welisara.SLAF weight lifter LAC Peters SM created a new Sri Lanka record in Clean & Jerk event in 105Kg weight category at the Defence Services ...

Major General Ahmed Shiyam, Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (19th Aug 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives was afforded a Guard of Honour, which was conferred by the Colour Squadron of the SLAF. The Guard of Honour was co...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke declared open the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit of SLAF Dental Centre, Guwanpura  on 18 Aug 14.Maxillofacial Unit comprises an Open Theatre and Intensive Care Unit. This unit performs surgeries in the Oral and Maxillofacial region.Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Roshani  Gunatilleke, Chief of...

SLAF conducted Heli borne Operations training to SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China bay from 12 Aug 14 to 14 Aug 14. Training was conducted in preparation for the tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike”.  The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstrati...