A Bell 212 helicopter from No. 04 Squadron at SLAF Ratmalana was deployed this afternoon (27th January 2014) around 01.45 pm to assist in retarding the spread of a forest fire which erupted in the wetland areas of Pubudugama in Muthurajawela. Using water from a natural tank in Muthurajawela, the crew of Bell 212 helicopter battled the fire with the aid of its under slung ‘B...

The 5th  Golf Course in Sri Lanka “Eagles’ Heritage Golf Club” was declared open today (Sunday, 26th January 2014)  by the Commander of the Air force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura.Adding to the growing list of golf courses around the country, this nine hole golf course, which has its own fully fledged club house, is t...

Leading Aircraftsman Sachith Madushanka won the Commander’s Trophy Golf Tournament 2014, which saw the participation of some of Sri Lanka’s finest golfers, at the annual Golf tournament which concluded this afternoon (25th January 2014) at the Eagle’s Golf Links China Bay. The tournament, played under the ‘Stableford Rules’ was an open event and commenced at 0730 hrs wit...

The Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana will remain open on Sundays with effect from 26 January 2014. Due to high demand from the general public, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema, took the decision to keep the museum open from Tuesday to Sunday from 08.30 am to 5.00 pm.  However, as was the practice previously, the museum will be closed to th...

The President of the Republic of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayum began his three-day official visit to Sri Lanka with a guard of honour presented by the Sri Lanka Air Force this morning (22th January 2014) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.On arrival, at the Presidential Secretariate, the President of Maldives and the First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim were received by HE th...

The newly constructed shelter of the staircase at the “Mencafep”, day care school centre in Nuwera Eliya  for the differently able children was declared open by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama on 21st January 2014.The Shelter was indeed a requirement of the "Mencafep" day care school centre where 140 differently able children are...

The inaugural “Vavuniya Circuit Meet” the newest addition to the homeland motor racing arena, was flagged off this morning (19th January 2014) at the Vavuniya racing track with the participation of a large number of spectators. The first ever racing meet in Vavuniya district was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force in association with the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club (SLMCC ) coincides...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF Base Katunayake conducted an exhibition of Structured Cakes, birthday cakes, Embroidery, Saree- works as well as Garments recently at the Base Cafeteria. The participants were personal from the Cake, Dressmaking and Tailoring classes which were held for the members of SVU SLAF Base Katunayake.Winners of all categories were awarded valuable prizes by the ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Tennis team emerged champs in the Defence Service Tennis Championships 2013/2014 on 15th of January, 2014 at the Tunmulla Sports Complex, Colombo.The SLAF won this title after four years by defeating SL Army by 5-0 on 13th January 2014 and defending Champions SL Navy by 5-0 yesterday. The SLAF has emerged this title in year 2009 and 2010.ResultsSLAF bt SL Army 5-0...

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the SLAF site at the Deyata Kirula 2014 exhibition on the evening of 28th February 2014.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke received the President who was conducted around the exhibition site by the Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal PDJ Kumarasiri.The Minister of Telecommunication and Information Tech...

SLAF Champion TT Player Aircraftsman Rohan Sirisena, won the men’s singles event whilst Aircraftswoman Ishara Madurangi became the runner up in the Women’s single event at the Presidents’ Cup TT Championship 2014.The Championship was held at the St. Thomas' College indoor Stadium, Mt. Lavinia on 11th and 12th January 2014 with over 250 participants. ...

SLAFwon both Men’s and Women’s Championship at the Christ King College Platinum Jubilee 5-a-side Basketball Championship last evening (12th January 2014).The Championship was held on 11th and 12th January 2014 at the Christ King College, Thudella J-ela.In the men’s finals, SLAF defeated Sri Lankan Air Linesby 75 to 51 points while SLAF Whites won the women’s finals by defeating a...

The Closing Ceremony of the Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking through Theoretical and Practical Training that commenced on 27th December 2013, was held under the Guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain Peterson Fernando on 11th January 2014.  Six hundred and twenty three (623) University Entrants participated in this programme.During the training programme the Mini...

The Badge Awarding Parade of No. 26 Officers No. 41 Airmen and No.17 Navy Basic EOD Course was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 09th January 2014. A total of thirty seven personnel which comprised three SLAF Officers, two Naval Officers, twenty eight Airmen and four Sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy took part in this course which was conducted for a period of over five months.Flight Lieutena...

Under the Guidance of the Commanding Officer SLAF Combat Training School  Vanni Wing Commander SN Fernandopulle, a sacred Bo-sapling from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi was planted at the temple of the Combat Training School  on 8th January 2014.Coinciding with the sacred Bo-sapling planting ceremony, a religious ceremony was also held at the SLAF Combat Training School  Vanni on...

Men’s Football team of the Sri Lanka Air Force emerged Champions at the Dialog Premier Soccer Championship 2013 on 22nd December 2013 Defeating Renown Team by 1-0 at the finals. In honour of this achievement, the Team and the Coach of the SLAF Men’s Football team were felicitated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, in a simple ceremony held at the AFHQ...

The newly constructed Sri Lanka Air Force Ranaviru (War Heroes') Monument at SLAF TTS Ekala was declared open by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama this evening (08th January 2014) as a tribute to 443 war heroes including Officers and Airmen killed in action throughout the three decade long conflict which ended in May 2009. The opening ceremony was held ...

The Mi 171 helicopter of the SLAF Helitours successfully completed its Under Slung Operation at Adam’s Peak this morning (08th January 2014). The under slung operation was launched on 02nd January 2014 in order to facilitate the construction work presently being undertaken on Adam's Peak (Sri Pada).During these eight day operation the crew of the air craft completed 23 stories and airl...

The Sri Lanka Air Force rugerites defeated the CH & FC team by 27 (03 goals and 02 penalties)  to 22 points despite CH & FC fielding two foreign players on 06th January 2014 at Maitland Crescent, marking their 01st win in the Dialog League “A” Division rugby tournament.The  SLAF rugby team is the only team  playing this year  in the “A” division rugby ...

A traditional "Guest Night" was held at the Officers' Mess, SLAF Base Katunayake on 03rd January 2014. This traditional event was held to host Group Captain Wasantha Amarakoon, Wing Commander Bandula Priyakantha, Wing Commander Sarada Mavitagama and Squadron Leader Sujeewani Punchihetti who have recently retired from the service and also to maintain the Air Force customs and traditions.A...

An Mi 171 helicopter of SLAF Helitours launched its five (5) day operation of airlifting of 20 tons of material to Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) this morning (2nd January 2014) from Nallatanniya. Due to the difficulty of transporting these items up the mountain, the SLAF's commercial arm 'Helitours' was contracted to airlift a Brass Bell, a Dolosmahe Pahana  (eternal flame oil lamp) and ...