The outgoing Chinese Ambassador, Her Excellency Yang Xiuping, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this evening (23 April 2012).  The outgoing Ambassador visited the Commander to express her personal appreciation of the mutually beneficial and cordial relations maintained between the Embassy ...

An 18 member delegation from the National Defence University of Pakistan on a study tour of the Sri Lanka Military establishments paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters very recently. The delegation was headed by Brigadier Akhtar Jamil Rao, Directing Staff of AFW College NDU. The delegation comprised of two other Directing Staff, Nine Officers of the Pakistan Army and Navy,...

The closing address ceremony of No 145 & 147 Intakes General Mechanics Basic Trade Training Course was held on 20.04.2012 at TTS Auditorium with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain LD Gunawardena and Officer Commanding Training Wing Commander CJ Hettiarachchi. Sqn Ldr R Perera SO GE II graced the occasion as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Director General Engineer...

The closing address ceremony of Fire Fighter Advanced Trade Training Course was held on 18 April 2012 at TTS Auditorium with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain LD Gunawardena and Officer Commanding Training Wing Commander CJ Hettiarachchi. Group Captain PMCP Dias, The Chief Fire Officer graced the occasion as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Director Air Operations.The...

The Agro project at SLAF Diaythalawa emerged as the first at  the ‘Home Gardening and Landscaping contest in the category of “Government Establishments” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Tourism of the Uva Provincial Council. The award was presented by  the Governor of the Uva Province Hon. Nanda Mathew at the “Vasantha Udanaya 2012”...

A poster competition was held at the SLAF Base Katunayake to highlight the importance of saving electricity. Hundreds of posters were displayed in front of the “Astra Cinema” for all to view and admire. Of these the best three were selected by the panel. The winner of the best poster was Squadron Leader Amarasinha whilst Cpl Thilaka and Mr: Iresha Priyadharashana were adjudged to hav...

A peddle boats service and new jogging track for the use of personnel of the base was declared open recently with the view of expanding the recreational facility available at the Base.Two fiber glassed pedal boats were introduced to the lake which is located close to the No 4 barrier guard room whilst the new jogging track runs along the perimeter of the lake.  ...

Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual fixture organized by the Directorate of Welfare as a part of the SLAF's Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme  was held yesterday, 11 April 2012, at new Sports Ground at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana.As the Chief Guest, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama attended the Avurudu Pola with his spouse Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The Avurudu...

A total of 243 Gunners of the 25th Gunner Advanced Course (TE II) passed out on April 10, 2012 from Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palaly after completing 12 weeks of training.Their training focused on Drill, Weapon Training, Section Combat Skill, Air Base Defence Security, Jungle Survival, Leadership, Intelligence, Model Briefing Skill Development, Air Power ,Internal Security andCombat Fi...

The traditional ‘Aluth Avurudu’ celebrations were held with much vibrancy and fellowship at the Rifle Green, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo throughout the day on 10th April, 2012.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama inaugurated the festival which was jointly organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Station Colombo.The entire vicinity ...

Sergeant Asanka Pradeep and LAC Malintha Yapa of the SLAF won the Bronze medal at the Thailand Open Asian Beach Volleyball Tour held at Trat in Thailand on 05 April 2012.At the Bronze medal match the Sri Lankan team beat  pair from Thailand 21-15 and 21-16 to secure the match.Incidentally this is the maiden international tour of Leading Aircraftman Malintha while Sergeant  Asan...

The 2nd Air Wing School Girl Cadets Assessment Camp was successfully completed at  Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa under the guidance of Commanding Officer Group Captain Janaka Amerasinghe. The Director National Cadet Corps Major General G B W Jayasundara RWP RSP graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The cadets were assessed on Director’s Examination, Assault Confidence C...

The SLAF Unit Morawewa has conducted community service to the villagers in Morawewa area on 05th April 2012 with the patronage of Lion’s club Moratuwa.Event was organized by the SLAF Morawewa under the directive of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander CJ Batagoda.This event included the free  Medical Clinic Distribution of Spectacles, Distribution of school bags, stationa...

Thousands of people assembled ‘Muthukumaru Ground’ on 5th April 2012 at Diyatalawa to enjoy the evening in the eve of the "Sinhala & Tamil New Year" with “Guwan Miyesiya” which was organized under the direction of the Commanding Officer Group Captain Janaka Amerasinghe together with Sri Lanka Air Force Service Personnel as per the concept inspired by the Commander of the SLAF...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the 1st annual AOC's Inspection of the SLAF Station Iranamadu on the April 5th, 2012. The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander MMTC Manamperi  and was awarded with a Street Line at the station premises. The Commander inspected all areas within the station and appreciated the le...

The passing out parade of 25th Basic Airborne Course was held colorfully at the Drop Zone Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 07th April 2012. Sri Lanka Air Force Commander Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, while other Sri Lanka Army Sri Lanka Navy Sri Lanka Air Force senior Officers were also among the distinguish guests. The proud parents of the train...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama declared open the “Peacock Villa” Officers’ Holiday Home Complex consisting of 9 luxury rooms with dining facility at SLAF Unit Weerawila and the Airmen Holiday home complex with three luxury cottages including common dining facility at Wedasiti Kanda, Katharagama. Also the Commander commissioned a ‘SAFA...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the 1st annual AOC's Inspection of the SLAF Station Mullaittivu on the April 5th, 2012. The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander PPH Pinnagoda and was awarded with a Street Line at the station premises. The Commander inspected all areas within the station and appreciated...

A newly built house was handed over to Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa by The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama at the auspicious time of 10.25 am on 05th April 2012.Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa was disabled due to an Air Craft accident At Anuradhapura on 14th June 1997. The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engin...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged Champions by defeating the Army netballers in the Defence Services Finals yesterday (5th April 2012) as they beat the Sri Lanka Army team 46 to 42.Corporal Nilushika PKS of SLAF was crowned “Net Ball Queen” whilst Officer Cadet Jayasooriya of SLAF, Corporal Dhammika WMNM of SLAF and Staff Sgt weerakkody of SLAF were adjudged  the Best Shooter, Best De...

SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 51st   formation day on 3rd April 2012. The SLAF Academy China Bay launched its mission as a station on 3rd April 1961 and transformed in to an Academy since 1976.The Commandant of the SLAF Academy Air Commodore SK Pathirana inspected the formation parade and addressing the personnel, expressed his gratitude to all the past and present staf...