The Sri Lanka Air Force Netball team emerged winners in the Beach Netball Championship held recently at the Mount Lavinia Beach. The tournament was organized with the blessings and support of the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka. The SLAF netballers remained unbeaten right throughout the championship and defeated all their opponents convincingly. ...

The graduates who were appointed as Assistant Economic Development Officers of Government establishments under the purview of the Ministry of Economic Development underwent a residential Skill Development Training Programme at SLAF Diyatalawa for two weeks from 19thApril 2013 to 03rdMay 2013.The training focused to improve the character and positive attitudes of the graduates, who as gov...

Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Fighters in collaboration with the Colombo Fire Unit carried out a Fire Evacuation drill at the Lanka Hospital, Colombo on 03rd May 2013.During the demonstration the SLAF firemen conducted several rescue tactics such as Aerial rope rescue and high angle rescue using the Bronto sky-lifter. The crew also demonstrated   operating and using of ‘Jumping Sh...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil Engineering constructed a new house for retired airwoman Sergeant Swarna Kumari. The house built in a plot of land donated by the National Housing Development Authority was handed over to Sgt Kumari on 3rd May 2013 by the Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Com...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama conducted the AOC’s inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya on the 02nd of May 2013.Prior to the inspection proper the Commander witnessed the AOC's parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Vavuniya Air Cdre PDKT Jayasinghe subsequent to which Certificate of Commendations were awarded to 14762 Fl...

As part of a friendly exchange between the Pakistan Army and the Sri Lanka Army, 6 Thoroughbred Horses were transported from Islamabad, Pakistan on a Sri Lanka Air Force C-130 aircraft. The C-130 carrying the horses landed at the BIA late evening on 30th April 2013. ...

The Chairman of SLAF Motor Racing, Air Cdre JSI Wijemanne made public the intention of the SLAF to hold the 5th Sigiriya Rally Cross on May 12th 2013 at the press briefing held at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium on 30th April 2013.The Sigiriya Rally Cross organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association will be held at the SLAF circuit in Sigiriya. ...

SLAF paddlers Airwoman Dharshika MBIM and Airman Malinda Lakshitha emerged men’s and women’s champions respectively at the Chrys Gunarathna Memorial Table Tennis Tournament 2013 which was held at the St Thomas’ Sports Complex Mt Lavinia on 27th and 28th April 2013.In the men’s final Airman Malinda Lakshitha beat Indika Prasad of the Navy whilst Ac Ishara Madurangi beat Nuwani Mad...

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana facilitated for the Annual Management Meeting and Leadership Training Programme of Asian Alliance Insurance PLC on 24 April 2013. The senior management comprising 65 members headed by Mr. Ramal Jasinghe the Director, CEO was welcome by the Commanding Officer Air Force Museum Wg Cdr CB Liyanage prior to the commencement of the programme. T...

SLAF Base Vavuniya  emerged Champions in the Inter Unit Handball Championship 2013 held on 26th April 2013 at the NYSC Indoor Stadium Maharagama. In the final, SLAF Base Vavuniya  beat No.26 Regiment Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake by 26 points to 13.Head Coach of the SLAF Handball team Mr. Daniel Cochard graced the finals as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF Handball Group Captain JA Nanaya...

The ‘Gagana Viru Saviya' scholarship programme organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit for the 5th successive year was held at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 25th April 2013. The noteworthy feature of the programme is that the scheme is entirely sponsored by the Sri Lanka Air Force this year on the instructions given by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD  Abeyw...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Base Rathmalana celebrated its 28th anniversary on 23rd April 2013.As part of the celebrations a Working Parade was held at the Parade Square it was reviewed by the Base Commander Air Cdre HMSKB Kotakadeniya. This was followed by a tree planting campaign at the Base premises and a Shramadana campaign conducted at the school for the blind at Ratmalana. Th...

Two Airmen and an Airwoman were selected to the 9 member National team to participate in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2013. The Championship will be held at New Delhi, India from 05th to 10th May 2013. Ac Sirisena MGR and Ac Dharshika MBIM are also part of the 10 member National team to participate in the World Table Tennis Championship 2013 to be held at Paris, F...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama declared open a new office of ‘Helitours’ at Stanley Road in the Jaffna town on 22 April 2013. The new location which is in the heart of the town will enable the clientele to make use of the service conveniently. Immediately after the opening the Commander handed over a return air ticket purchased by Mr Ravindran to travel fr...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Palaly on 22 April 2013. The Commander, upon the arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Palaly Gp Capt AJ Amarasinghe and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Fg Off GP Amarasiri.At the tour of inspection the newly cons...

The ‘Crow Flies’ Golf Tournament– 2013  organized by Sri Lanka Army Golf Association was held at Sri Lanka Military Academy Golf Course (Polo Ground) at Diyatalawa recently under the patronage of Army Commander Lt Gen J Jayasuriya.The event was organized with an intention to promote the game within the military establishments and there were many enthusiastic golfers from Army,...

The main New Year Festival of the SLAF was celebrated at SLAF Base Katunayake on 19th April 2013 with the SLAF Seva Vanita Unit and SLAF Base Katunayake in collaboration creating an attractive site to depict a traditional village. The village comprised of the Arachchi Walawwa, Raa theberuma, Kopi Kade, Dandukada, Veebissa,Wedagedara, Bull with Thirikkale, Attalaya, Siphala and a traditio...

The Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa opened the Toppigala Heritage Park Complex on 18th April 2103. Toppigala which is also known as ‘Baron's Cap’ located in the Eastern Province is an area where many battles were fought during the humanitarian operations. Remembering all personnel who made the supreme sacrifice to save the motherland silence was observe...

“Kayaking” is the latest addition to the list of sports of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Kayakers from the Air Force participated at the recently held ‘Navy Cup Sprint Kayak Championship’ organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in the icy waters of Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya on 15 April 2013. LAC Pathum UDS was Runner - up and LAC Tharanga DVGI finished fourth in the Men’s 250 metres sprint...

Sixty one (61) Officers from the No. 55th Intake of Officer Cadets’ and No. 07th Intake Lady Officer Cadets’ Courses completed a three month Intensive English Language Course which was conducted at the SLAF Station Diyatalawa from 01st January to 9th April 2013.The Closing Address and a variety entertainment programme “Appareo Epulum” of the Officer Cadets were held under the pat...

The graduates who were appointed as Assistant Economic Development Officers of Government establishments under the purview of the Ministry of Economic Development underwent a residential Skill Development Training Programme at SLAF Diyatalawa for two weeks from 26th March 2013 to 09th April 2013.The training focused to improve the character and positive attitudes of the graduates, who as...