The first ever Operational Performance Development Course for Administrative Regiment Officers was successfully conducted at SLAF Diyathalawa from 30 Oct to 3 Nov 12 to enhance the analytical capabilities and to uplift the operational briefing skills of officers in the rank of Squadron Leader.   The course comprised of 11 officers and they were exposed to TEWT (T...

The New Zealand cricket team was flown to Hambantota in one Mi-17 and one Bell 412 helicopter on 9th November 2012 ahead of their 4th  and 5th one day internationals against Sri Lanka in the current series....

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama  conducted the Annual Commander’s  Inspection of the Air Force Headquarters and the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo today (08th November 2012).The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Colombo Air Commodore KFR Fernando after being accorded a street lining which was commanded by Flyin...

The Formation Day celebration began with a parade held at the Base Parade Square with the Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum Wg Cdr CB Liyanage inspecting the parade. As part of the Formation Day celebrations children from the Nagoshi Children’s Home, Papiliyana were taken on a guided tour of the Air Force Museum with refreshment and entertainment also provided to the...

A Mass was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa to mark its 60th Anniversary Celebration under the patronage of Rt. Rev. Dr Vincent Fernando, the Bishop of the Uva Province on the 04th Nov 2012. The Air Force flag, service personnel and all trainees were blessed at this ceremony which was held for the first time at the cradle of the SLAF. The late war heroes were also remembered at...

As per the directive of the Commander of the Air Force the Unit Headquarters building was shifted to the newly renovated two storied building situated near the main guard room. The new Unit Headquarters was declared open by the Wing Commander WMAB Wewegama, Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Batticaloa on 04th November 2012 amidst the blessings of all religious leaders wh...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Batticaloa sponsored the “Katina Pinkama” held at Mangalarama Temple, Batticaloa for the year 2012 on 03rd and 04th of November. The religious ceremony included an evening bodhi pooja, all night pirith chanting, alms giving in the morning and offering of katina chivaraya and pirikara. All officers and airmen actively took part in these events and contribu...

A group of foreigners from YPO (Young Presidents Organization) flew to China Bay from Ratmalana on two Helitours MA 60 aircraft on 28 October 2012.The group consisted of 80 foreigners and from China Bay they were flown to Mullativu by three Mi-17 helicopters ,one Bell 412 helicopter and one Bell 212 helicopter of Helitours....

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya celebrated its 34th Anniversary on 27th October 2012. A shramadhana campaign was carried out to clean the Vavuniya  Railway Station with the participation of all ranks and civil staff of the Base on 26th Oct 2012.A parade was also held at the Base and it was reviewed by the Base Commander Air Commodore NHV Gunaratne on 27th Oct 2012. Thi...

The Junior Officers’ Quality Development Course No 05/2012 was conducted successfully on 18 and 19 Oct 2012 at SLAF Station Diyatalawa. The course programme included lectures on leadership, motivation, Mess etiquette and responsibilities of an officer and each lecture was followed with a practical exercise to further enhance their knowledge. At the end of the course, the of...

The second “Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training 10-12” was   conducted successfully at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara from 08th to the 16th October 2012. Nineteen aircrew members took part in this training. The exercise was conducted under the guidance of D Ops AVM GP Bulathsinghala with Director Health Services Air Commodore S Karunarathne leading and coordi...

Sri Lanka Air Force Judokas won the Canadian Friendship Challenge Trophy Judo Championship organized by the Chaminda Weerasingha Foundation with the assistance of the Canadian embassy. The tournament was held on 19th and 20th Oct 2012 at the Sudathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. Over 400 competitors belonging to sports Clubs Island wide took part in this tournament.VAW 01498 L...

SLAF Base Katunayake Tech Formation team emerged as the winners of the Air Force Inter Unit Squash Championship which was worked off at the Squash Courts Complex at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 19th October 2012.Thrashing the contending finalists from SLAF Base Anuradhapura team, the five member team from Katunayake performed exceptionally well to clinch the winning title.Director ...

A Religious Ceremony and alms giving was held at the Temple Of Sacred Tooth this morning (23rd October 2012) to commemorate fallen war heroes and to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force with the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama as the Chief Guest.Members of the Air Force Board of Management, Officers, Other Ranks and family members of ...

A ceremony was held at the SLAF Headquarters this morning with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama to award badges to officers and other ranks. 2 officers received their flying brevets, 6 officers received their UAV badges, 3 officers and 5 rankers received the Land Based Air Defence badges having fulfilled the required criteria.Dir...

The Director of Health Services Air Commodore S.Karunarathna presented bed sheets to ward number 19 of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo.The function was held at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital and the donation was received by the Director of the Hospital Dr Rathnasiri Hewage.Commanding Officer SLAF Hospital Guwanpura Sqn Ldr S Hewawasam and Consultant Psychiatris...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa celebrated its 60th Formation Day chanting pirith on 14th October 2012 at the Station premises and followed by an alms giving to Buddhist Priests on the following day. A shramadana campaign was carried out to clean the bus stand, the railway station and the Diyatalawa town with the participation of all ranks and civil staff of the Station....

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema laid the foundation stone for commencing the construction work of a new class room building for the “Valayaravu Tamil Kalvan School”. This was followed by presenting of gift parcels consisting of stationery, shoes and provisions to the 21 children of this school.The event was organized under the patronage of the Chai...

Officer Cadets and Officer Instructors from SAARC Countries who participated in this year’s Hermann Loos and De Soysa Competition visited AFHQ this morning.The visiting contingent comprised of 34 Officer Cadets, 07 Officer Instructors from SAARC Countries headed by an Indian, Col KS Marwah .Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama met the contingent and after a presen...

SLAF observed National Quality Week during the period of Oct 08 to Oct 14 giving special attention to this year’s World Standards Day theme “Less Waste, Better Result – Standards increase Efficiency”. As directed by Commander of the Air Force, the hoisting of the “Q” Flag during the National Quality Week at Bases / Stations and Units.The Command Quality Assurance Inspectorate...

SLAF Band and Dancing troop conducted a display at the Independence Square yesterday evening (14th October 2012) with a large number of spectators in attendance. The colourful evening consisted of a drill display by the SLAF Colour Squadron, Western and Eastern dancing performances of the SLAF dancers and music by the SLAF Military Band and the SLAF Cultural Band.View Video...