Mr. Jermaine Jacksun (changed from “Jackson” in 2013), one of the elder brothers of the late Michael Jackson, who shot to fame with the ‘Jackson Five’ in the 1970’s, along with a few assistants, took off for Mattala from Colombo on a chartered Helitours Bell 412 Helicopter this morning (15 August 2013). The contingent overflew Kalpitiya, Sigiriya Historical site, Hambantota Mah...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) official website, www.airforce.lk was awarded the Bronze Award in the Government category and Certificate of Appreciation to Web developers in the Best Web Competition 2013. The award was received at a ceremony held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel “Atrium” yesterday evening (14th August 2013). The ceremony commenced after the singing of the National Anthem ...

The Annual SLAF Islamic Religious Ceremony was held at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque on 14 August 2013.The officiating Mowlavi blessed and prayed to all mighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all brave men and woman of the Sri Lanka Air force, who made the supreme sacrifice, in defence of our motherland and those who died whilst on active service and to bless the families left behind by ...

The ‘PACIFIC ANGEL’ a joint Medical and Renovation campaign which conducted from 5th August to 11th August 2013 in the Jaffna Peninsula concluded today at Saivapragasa Vidyalayam in Atchelu Village in a brief ceremony.  The Introductory and welcome speech conducted by Flying Officer BADHB Kithsiri followed by the traditional lighting of the oil lamp started the proceedings of th...

The SLAF Museum at Ratmalana sold its One Millionth ticket this evening (10 August 2013) to Mrs.SJ Nadeeka of Pollonnaruwa. To mark this milestone the one millionth visitor was presented a memento by the Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, Wing Commander CB Liyanage this evening. The SLAF museum was established in 1993 as the Aircraft Preservation and Storage Unit ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay emerged overall champions with 135 points in the Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2013 and also became champions of the men’s and women’s Inter Unit Water Polo Championship 2013.Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases, stations and units took part in various events which were held from 25th to 08th August 2013.The Base Comma...

Medical Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programme, a part of Exercise PACIFIC ANGEL which is being conducted jointly by the US Pacific Air Force and the Sri Lanka Air Force in the Jaffna peninsula, concludes at SLAF Base Katunayake today (9th August 2013).The exchange programme, which was conducted parallel to the medical and renovation programmes being conducted in the...

A Seminar on ‘Helitours Operations  and Leisure’  was held on 8th August 2013 at the Auditorium of the Air Force Headquarters with the intention of enlightening travel & tour operations and related media of the facilities which are extended through the commercial services of the SLAF.  The Managing Director SLAF Helitours Air Vice Marshal GP Bulathsinghala welcomed...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Unit Bandaranayake International Airport and SLAF Station Palavi on 08th August 2013. The Commanding Officer SLAF Unit Bandaranayake International Airport, Group Captain KKAK Kaluarachchi received the Commander who was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lieuten...

The Culinary Arts Exhibition 2013 was held recently at the BMICH. The event was organized by the Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka where several participants from various institutions competed in displaying their excellence in the field of Culinary Arts.In this event the Sri Lanka Air Force proved that it was on par with the other competitors secured 01 Gold, 02 Silver and 08 Bronze medals. The d...

A joint Medical and Renovation campaign ‘PACIFIC ANGEL’ commenced on 5th August 2013 and will be continued till 11th August 2013  in the Jaffna Peninsula with the Sri Lankan Armed Forces and civil organizations in conjunction with the United States Pacific Air Forces. PACIFIC ANGEL is the annual exercise of United State Pacific Air Forces which is conducted in a selected country...

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Jagath Jayasuriya was accorded a Guard of Honour during his first Official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 07th July 2013.

The Chief of Defence Staff, was received upon arrival,  by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and was afforded a Guard of Honour which was conferred by the Colour Squadr...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, awarded prizes to the winners of the Flight Safety Poster Competition 2013 this afternoon (7 August 2013) at Air Force Headquarters. The 1st Prize of 10,000 rupees was won by Corporal Thilaka RGA, whilst the second prize of 7.500 rupees was won by Sergeant Gunawardana DCM and the third prize of 5,000 rupees was won by Corporal&...

The SLAF Station Mullaittivu celebrated its 2nd anniversary on 03 August 2013. SLAF Station Mullaittivu was established as a detachment on 26 June 2009 and was declared open as a Station on 03rd August 2011. To mark the formation day 37 Regiment Wing organized a lunch for the villagers of Ponnagar, Mullaittive.Later a cricket tournament was conducted with the participation of all ranks o...

The ninth session of the workshop series of “Aviation Fundamental for Beginners” was successfully conducted at SLAF museum from 3rd to 5th August 2013. Total number of 59 enthusiastic kids from various schools of the Island was participated for the workshop. The kids were given the opportunity to participate for the lectures, demonstrations, experimental sessions and practical experi...

A workshop for Pre-school teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Seva Vanitha Unit from 0800hrs to 1800hrs today (4th August 2013) at AFHQ old conference hall.The objectives of the workshop were to upgrade and share knowledge of all teachers concerning new trends in early childhood development and to conduct a discussion ...

The South African cricket team and the Sri Lankan National cricket team flew from Ratmalana to Mattala in a MA 60 aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force Helitours this morning (3rd August 2013) for the second Twenty 20 International to be played at the Sooriyawewa Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium on 4th August 2013. VideosImages...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa emerged overall Men’s Champions with 25 points and was awarded the Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama Challenging Trophy in the Annual Road Race 2013 whilst SLAF Base Anuradhapura (Point 15) and SLAF Station Palaly (Point 10) secured the second and third places respectively this morning (3rd August 2013) Over 450 participants inclusive of Officers, A...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala and SLAF Unit Mirigama on 02nd August 2013. The Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala, Group Captain P Ranasinghe received the Commander and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flying Officer NK Thilakarathne. The Commander awarded commendations...

The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa officially handed over the first prize, a house worth twenty Million rupees to the winner of 'Ranaviru Real Star Mission III, Sergeant Thushani Perera of the Sri Lanka Air Force at a function held at Hokandara today (2nd August 2013). Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa was warmly welcomed by Thushani Perera and her family...

The Inter Unit Karate Championship – 2013 took place today (01st Aug 2013) at the SLAF Sports Complex, Thummulla.Nineteen teams representing all Air Force Establishments island wide participated in the Championship where No. 26 Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunayake became the overall Champions while SLAF Station Colombo was adjudged as the runners up.Group Captain MDJ Wasage Chairman SLAF...