From late this morning two SLAF Bell 212 helicopters flew total of 4.45hrs and carried out 5 Fire Fighting  'Bambi Bucket' water drops while an Mi 17 flew 3.35hrs and carried out 6 firefighting 'Bambi Bucket' water drops in Hasalaka Morayaya area and Asamodagamyaya area in the general area of Mahiyangana approx 16 and 9 km south of the 18 hairpin bends. The SLAF was able t...

SLAF Academy China Bay, held its 1st ever Academy Real Star singing competition coinciding with a ‘Tombola Nite’ organized by the Combat Training School(CTS) on 15 June 2012. Only 6 competent singers were selected out of a large number of enthusiastic competitors to perform on the stage at the ‘Tombola Nite’. Preliminary rounds were held at the SLAF Academy Military Ban...

The second Special Officer Quality Development Course for Junior Officers was conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa on 14th and 15th June 2012 with a view to up lift the standard of the qualities of the Junior Officers. Twelve officers took part in this programme. The course, which covered aspects of Executive Physical Training, Military Leadership, Motivation, Responsi...

SLAF Ekala emerged dual champions in the inter unit Hockey Tournament for the year 2012 which was held on 15th June 2012 at SLAF TTS Ekala.At the final encounter Ekala team secured the 2012 championship for the fifth consecutive year in the both categories of 7 a side and 11 a side beating No 26 Regiment wing and SLAF Base Anuradhapura respectively.The event graced by Directo...

The 14th additional contingent, comprising of 44 SLAF troops scheduled to be deployed in Haiti completed their training at the United Nations Peace Keeping Operations (UNPKO) Training Center of the Sri Lanka Army in Kukuleganga and passed out on Friday (15) June 2012 at Regimental Head Quarters Artillery  Corps, Panagoda. These SLAF personnel who are from a number of trades in the A...

The conclusion of the latest Basic Nursing Trade Training Course saw 23 Airmen and 32 Airwomen pass out as competent Nursing Assistants of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The trainees compromising of No. 147 Airmen intake and No. 21 & 22 Airwomen intakes were tasked to undergo both theory and practical training during the duration of the course which commenced on June 20th 2011and concluded...

The Command Welfare Shop (CWS) opened a well Equipped “The Clippers” Beauty Saloon for both Ladies and Gentlemen at SLAF Guwanpura today (13 June 2012), This Saloon intends to provide Beauty Culture requirements of the All SLAF members, their families and outside Clients. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal H D Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest a...

Under The Patronage of the present Chair Person  Mrs. Nelika Abeywickrama the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit established a ‘Beauty Saloon’ (Guwan Air) at SLAF Academy China Bay on 11 Jun 12.This saloon intends to provide Beauty Culture requirements of the serving personnel in the Academy. A positive participation of service personnel especially Lady Officers & Airwomen o...

The Annual Amateur Boxing Association Men’s and Women’s “Novices Championship" Boxing meet 2012 was held on 5 to 9 June 2012 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. The Sri Lanka Air Force team was participate at this tournament and won one Gold medal, four Silver medals and six Bronze medals successfully. Out from that winning titles Leading Air Craftsman Kumara nominated as the best B...

The members of the SLAF Karate Pool organized a lunch for their parents on the 9th June 2012 at the Airmen Mess of SLAF Station Colombo. Lunch was offered under the guidance of Group Captain Wasage Chairman of SLAF Karate Pool. Squadron Leader Amarasinghe and members of the SLAF Karate Pool with having intended to pay parental gratitude.    ...

The passing out ceremony of the No. 50th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School auditorium at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 1st June 2012. Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.Air Vice Marshal K Yahampath the Director of...

Under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force, The Directorate of Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force constructed a house at No 93, Diddeniya Waththa, Boyagane, Kurunagala which was presented to the wife and daughter  of the Wing Commander APJ Mohotti  on 8th June 2012.Wing Commander APJ Mohotti was killed in action when the Bell 212 which he was piloting crashed ...

Over 50 students of Woodlands Secondary School –Singapore paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana on 7th June 2012. This was the first such foreign students came as a batch is this year and special guided tour was conducted. The students of Woodlands Secondary school –Singapore were given a warm welcome by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Museum Wing Comma...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama conducted the annual Commanders’ Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda today (7th June 2012).The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was welcomed to the Base premises through a Street Lining and the Commander of the Air Force reviewed the parade which was commanded by the Base Commander.&nb...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the wives of the Officers, the wives of those who made the supreme sacrifice and the staff of the Seva Vanitha Unit visited Ward no. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 6th June 2012 .  A lunch was offered to the inmates of the Ward in lieu of Poson Poya amidst entertainment provided by the SLAF Calypso Band much to t...

SLAF Unit Mirigama celebrated its 5th anniversary on June 1st, 2012.The event was marked by a Blood donation campaign at SLAF Unit Mirigama on 24 may 12 with the participation of service personnel and civilians around the area. A medical clinic on 25 May 12 and Dental clinic on 26 May 12 were organized to provide free medical and dental treatments to civilians in the area. Furt...

Entering the history books, SLAF Trade Training School declares open the first Multi Religious Shrine allowing SLAF personnel of all faiths to observe religious practices respectively.The Opening Ceremonies we initiated by a procession lead by religious leaders of all four main religions followed by religious icons and SLAF personnel. Commanding Officer of SLAF TTS Ekala atte...

No: 8 Flight Kitchen and Culinary Training Course was conducted for SLAF Mess Stewards and Caterers from 14 May 2012 to 6 June 2012 for a period of 3 weeks at the Sri Lankan Catering Services Katunayake. The course was organized by SLAF Unit BIA with the guidance of Air Force Headquarters. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lan...

Special religious functions were held yesterday (on 4th June 2012) at Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Wiharaya in conjunction with the National Poson Poya Celebrations.SLAF Unit Weerawila held various religious events at Sithul Pauwa, under the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force.These events included the unveiling of Sithul Pauwa “Sthupa Kotha” by the Defence Secretary Gotabhaya R...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Volleyball team won the 2012 National Super League Volleyball Championship while the Men's team became the Runners up.The National Super League Volleyball Championship finals were held on June 2nd, 2012 at the NYSC Court, Maharagama.The SLAF women’s volleyball team beat Torrington SC to advance from the second division of the championship. In the Women...

No. 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron was initially established in year 1996 as No11 UAV flight, acquiring Israeli built ‘Super Scout’ UAVs to gather air intelligence for SLAF. Subsequently more advanced ‘Searcher MK II’ UAVs from Israel were added to the fleet. On 1st June 2008 the formation was remodeled as No 111 UAV Squadron to cater the demanding operational requirements. ...