The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) today sought the assistance of the Sri Lanka Air Force to douse the major forest fire which broke out in the Hikkagala forest reserve located towards the Northeast of Maduruoya Tank, the SLAF, No. 7 helicopter Squadron stationed at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda deployed one Bell 212 helicopter equipped with Bambi bucket at approximately 1130 hrs on 27th June...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by Venerable Kumbalgama Gnanarama thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Bhodiwardanaramaya in Anuradhapura, was held at SLAF Headquarters on 25th June 2013. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, members from the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....

A ‘Kiribath’ (Milk Rice’) and tea Dhansala, in which approximately 10,000 people from the local village area participated, was organized by SLAF Unit Weerawila at Sri Abhinawaramaya Temple on 23rd June 2013 as part of their program to celebrate the “Poson Poya” Day Festival.The Unit also arranged flower and Herbal drink stalls providing flowers and herbal drinks free of charge ...

A Blood Donation and an anti-Dengue campaign were carried out under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa, Group Captain WWPD Fernando on 20th June 2013. The Blood donation campaign was held at the Station to mark the “International Blood Donors’ Day” and as part of the station’s Poson Poya programme. A total of one hundred donors volun...

In consideration of the commencement of the Southwest monsoon season Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake launched a dengue prevention campaign within the Camp premises on 20th June 2013 with the view of preventing a possible dengue outbreak. All susceptible areas, where mosquitoes could breed were cleaned and sprayed with chemicals to prevent breeding. This campaign was conducted with th...

SLAF TTS Ekala emerged dual championship in the inter unit Hockey Tournament for the year 2013 which was held on 17th June 2013 at SLAF TTS Ekala.At the final encounter Ekala team secured the 2013 championship for the sixth consecutive year in both categories of 7 a side and 11 a side, beating No. 26 Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunnayake and SLAF Station Diyathalawa respectively.The event ...

A Leadership Development Programme was conducted by the SLAF at St. Peter’s College Colombo on 20th June 2013. The programme commenced after the Opening address by the Vice Rector Rev. Fr. Anton Ranjith. The SLAF Command Quality Assurance Officer Air Cdre AWE Wijesuriya did the Introduction on the workshop and the following presentations were conducted thereafter. Leadership by Gp Capt...

In support of fire fighting operations carried out to assist in retarding the spread of a major forest fire which erupted in Mihintale, the SLAF, No. 7 helicopter Squadron stationed at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda deployed Bell 212 helicopter equipped with Bambi bucket at approximately 1500 hrs on 20th June 2013.Using water from Mahakanadarawa Tank, the crew of Bell 212 helicopter battled the ...

On a request by the Police in Ampara SLAF Fire Fighters consisting of Flt Lt RCN Ranneththi, Sgt Paranagama, Cpl Gunasekara, Cpl Sanjeewan and Lac Sanjeewa Equipped with a super truck fire vehicle and water Bowser were deployed at 11.30 am to tackle a fire which had broken out in a store which contained discarded mattresses. The SLAF firefighters successfully extinguished the...

Helitours which is a leading provider of domestic aviation services in Sri Lanka participated at the ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ which was organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators in association with Sri Lanka Tourism. The main objective of this event was to provide opportunities for those less exposed to mainstream tourism by creating a platform for small and medium s...

The SLAF Cyclist Leading Aircraftsman Appuhamy MANR and two other cyclists from the National Cyclists’ pool were selected to visit Korea to attend the 1st  Coaching camp at the World Cycling Centre in Korea which scheduled to be held from 17th June to 04th August 2013....

The passing out ceremony of the 54th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the Combat Training School auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 17th June 2013. Air Commodore NHV Gunaratne, Deputy Director Operations (Ground), of the Sri Lanka Air Force graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.Air Commodore JP Wanigatunga - the Acting Commandant of the ...

The ‘Hospitality Management School’ was declared open at SLAF Station Sigiriya on 14th June 2013 by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama.This ‘Hospitality Management School’ which functions directly under the Directorate of Logistics, will provide comprehensive training for logistic personnel, future hoteliers, restaurateurs and personnel engaged in tou...

The passing out parade of the 3rd Air Wing School Cadets Annual Assessment Camp was held on 15th June 2013 at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa. Major General GBW Jayasundara  the Director of the National Cadet Corps took the salute as the Chief Guest of this occasionThe Annual Assessment Camp  which was conducted under the aegis of the Commanding Officer Group Captain WWP...

The newly constructed Iranamadu Domestic Airport was declared open by His Excellency, the President, Mahinda Rajapaksa on 15 June 2013 on the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama. The President was flown to Iranamadu in a MA-60 aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force Helitours made the first Landing, amidst of the salute by the fire vehicles of the Sri...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Sigiriya on 14th June 2013. The Commander upon the arrival for the inspection was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya Wing Commander CP Gunathilake and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lieutenant EG Ravindra. Duri...

The Eagles’ Cafe Weerawila was declared open by Hon Chamal Rajapaksa the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka on 12 June 2013 on the invitation of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama.The newly constructed cafeteria is a high quality restaurant which would give guests the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of menus at concessionary prices. The Kid...

A Leisure garden in the vicinity of swimming pool at SLAF Guwanpura was declared open by the Commanding officer SLAF Stn Cbo on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force on 11th June 13. The garden consists of two summer huts shaded by trees and promises to be an ideal place for those patronizing the swimming pool in need of refreshment after a long swim and for the guardians of children ...

Change of command at SLAF Base Vavuniya ,SLAF Base Ratmalana, SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Base Katunayake were held recently. Former Chief Instructor of the Air Wing at the Defence Services Command and Staff Collage Air Commodore MDAP Payoe took over the Command of the SLAF Base Vavuniya from Air Commodore PDKT Jayasingha on 03 Jun 13. The Traditional “Handing over and Taking ove...

Air Force Wrestler, Airman Kalyan KBR will depart on 12th June 2013 with the National team to participate in the 2013 Junior Asian Wrestling Championship which is scheduled to be held in Thailand, from 13th to 18th June 2013.Airman Kalyan KBR is the current National Junior Champion under the weight category of 120kg....

Maldivian Chief of Defence Force, Major General Ahmed Shiyam ndc, psc paid a visit to the Air Force Headquarters for a meeting with Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama this morning, 10th June 2013. The Commander held a discussion on matters of mutual interest and the visit underscores the historic ties and friendly cooperation between the two forces. At the end of...