“Sigiriya Rally Cross 2014”, one of the highlights of the Sri Lankan Motor Racing Calendar, was concluded on 23rd March 2014 at the SLAF Sigiriya Racing Track with a large number of spectators. The event was graced by HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa ,Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatille...

 “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2014” was held for the 15th consecutive year, coinciding with the 63rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 20th, 21st and 23rd March 2014  in 3 stages. Cyclist from all around the country including the North and the East participated in this race covering a total distance 410Km. Buddika Warnakulasooriya of the ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal KA Gunatilleke conducted the Annual AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Iranamadu during the morning hours of 21st March 2014. The Commander upon the arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Wing Commander MPA  Galappaththi and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lie...

An all night "Pirith Chanting" Ceremony was held at SLAF Station Weerawila on 20th March 2014. Prior to the commencement of the ceremony the "Reliquary" (Karanduwa) was taken from the Weerawila Temple to the "Pirith Manadappaya" inside the Station by the Commanding Officer Gp Capt MDJ Wasage in a very colorful procession. Leading priests from prominent temples in the area such as Sithul ...

The 2nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya commenced today when the Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Sigiriya, Wing Commander CP Gunatilleke flagged off the race from Dambulla.  The riders covered 120km during the day and finished in front of the LG Abans Showroom in Vavuniya.  Asela Sisira Kumara from Sri Lanka Army secured the first place (2hrs 56min 25s) of the 2nd st...

The first leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2014 from AFHQ Colombo to Dambulla was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke this morning(20th March 2014) in front of SLAF Headquarters. The event is sponsored by Abans Group of Companies and the media partner is Rupavahini (Channel Eye). The Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal GP Bulathsinghala, the A...

The Director General of the Department of Civil Security, Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force at Air Force Headquarters Yesterday, 19 March 2014. ...

The No.6 Helicopter Squadron, which was inaugurated on 15th March 1993 celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 15th March 2014 giving prominence to social and religious activities with pride of its immense contribution to the success achieved during the war fought for the liberation of the motherland from terrorism.The Formation Day working parade was held at SLAF Anuradhapura and was reviewe...

The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 19th March 2014 at the AFHQ Auditorium. The AGM was attended by the Station Seva Vanitha Presidents and the Officers in Charge together with Coordinator of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.The event commenced with the singing of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Anthem followed by the welcome address by Assistant Secr...

The Command Agro Unit at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 20th Anniversary recently giving prominence to social, religious and recreational activities. The Formation day working parade was reviewed by the Command Welfare Project Officer Air Commodore WLRP Rodrigo which was followed by recreational activities by the serving personnel of the Command Agro Unit for the Group Captain ...

In order to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the SLAF and to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the EOD Training School at SLAF Station Palavi, A Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving ceremony was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 14th and 15th March 2014. 63 members of Buddhist clergy were invited for the alms giving ceremony which was made colourful with a pageant at the commencement. &nb...

The Press Conference of the Sigiriya Rally Cross 2014 was held this evening (18th March 2014) at the at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium.The Sigiriya Rally Cross organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association will be held at the SLAF Racing Track in Sigiriya on 23rd May 2014 for the 6th consecutive year. The proceeds from this event will go towards...

SLAF Musclemen bagged 5 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze medal to become the overall Champions of the Defence Services Body Building Championship 2014 on 14th March 2014 at the Auditorium of the SLAF TTS Ekala.The Director General Infantry of the SL Army Major General AWCBB Rajaguru graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala Group Captain R Senanay...

The passing out ceremony of No. 57th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the auditorium of the Ground Training School, SLAF Academy China Bay on 14th March 2014. Air Commodore DC Premarathne, Deputy Director Project Management Unit Akuregoda of the Sri Lanka Air Force graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya, the Commandant of the Sri...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF base HIngurakgoda organized a programme entitled ‘Liyawaruna - 2014’ recently to mark “Women's Day – 2014”.Conducted under the patronage of the Base Commander the programme consisted of a lecture on Women and Nutrition conducted by the SHO Medicine of the General Hospital Polonnaruwa Doctor Tharanga Kulathilaka, a cookery demonstration and a Beauty...

The passing out parade of the Air Wing School Cadets was held on 13th March 2014 at the Combat Training School, Sri Lanka Air Force, Diyatalawa. Major General HMHA Herath, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, took the salute as the Chief Guest at this occasion.Phase one (01) of the Annual Assessment Camp was conducted from 05th to 14th March 2014 under the aegis of the C...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke paid a visit to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage this morning ( 14th March, 2014).The Commander was received with a parade at Navy Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Navy and the Commander of the Air Force to mark this occ...

A long outstanding requirement for a Modified X-ray unit at SLAF Base Ratmalana was fulfilled this morning when a Computed Radiography (CR) x-ray unit was inaugurated by Air Commodore DMS Karunarathna, Director Health Services.This modified x-ray department at the Hospital, SLAF Base Ratmalana will be of immense benefit to all service personnel and their families, who previously had...

A Shramadana and an alms giving were organized on 12 March 2014 by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake to mark Women’s Day which fell on 8 March 2014 under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore SK Pathirana.The St Joseph Elders’ Home at Negombo was selected for this charitable event.  The members of the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake joined toget...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunathileke, the Director Welfare Air Vice Marshal MLK Perera and the staff of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit visited Ward no. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital this afternoon (12th March 2014) and spent some time interacting with the inmates.While the SLAF Calypso band provided entertainment, a wholesome lunch was provided the i...

Leading Aircraftsman Fernando HKDD and Leading Aircraftswoman Waidyarathna WMS won the Men’s and Women’s Championships in the Open Division Category at the Carlton Handgun and Shotgun Championship 2014 recently. The Championship was held at the Carlton Shooting Range Kirindioya, Hambanthota. Performances of the SLAF Shooters are as Follows.Open Division (Individual)Cham...