Under the patronage of the Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore SK Pathirana, the Annual Pirith Chanting and the Alms Giving ceremony was held at the Academy premises on 29 and 30 November 2012.Religious rituals of the Pirith Chanting and the Alms Giving were conducted by Ven. Sadathissa Thero, the Chief incumbent of “Sri Bohdhirajarama” Temple China Bay.The ceremony was ...

Three members of the Sri Lanka Air Force Cycling pool were selected to tour India as part of the National Cycling Team to participate in “Tour De India” International Cycling event at Mumbai, Srinagar and Delhi from 2nd to 9th December 2012.The Air Force members are as followsSquadron Leader Prasanna Ranasingha – Team ManagerLAC Buddhika WarnakulasooriyaLAC Jeewan JayasinghaAC Shir...

The SLAF Boxer AC Madushan PG was selected to represent the National team in the Duel Boxing meet (Sri Lanka Vs India), scheduled to be held on 1st of December 2012 at the Sugathdasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo....

Under the patronage of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Diyatalawa, ‘Vas Pinkama’ was held at the SLAF Diyatalawa and Sri Gnanarama Vivekshramaya Kahagolla,Bandarawela on 24th and 25th November 2012.The Vas Pinkama was held under the supervision of Ven. Oluganthota Dharma Vishuddhi Thero, Incumbent of the Sri Gnanarama Vivekshramaya (Arannya Temple).Commanding Officer SLAF Diyatal...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama addressed the officers of Course No. 6 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College today (28th November 2012).The Commandant of the DSCSC Major General JC Rambukpotha, Chief Instructors of the Army Wing Brigadier SDT Liyanage, Navy Wing Commodore AAP Liyanage, Air Wing Group Captain MDAP Payoe, faculty members and the...

The SLAF Firefighters were actively involved to douse the fire which broke out at the Colombo Kachcheri during the late hours of 26th November 2012. The SLAF attached twenty one personnel, two Fire Vehicles and one Incident Control Vehicle to the site. The team of firefighters was led by Officer in Charge of the SLAF Fire Unit Squadron Leader C.P Hettiarachchi....

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama declared open the newly constructed holiday home complex at Pallekele, Kandy on 26th November, 2012. Director Operations AVM GP Bulathsinghala, Director Logistic AVM KVB Jayampathy, Director Civil Engineering AVM CR Gurusinghe, Command Welfare Project Officer Air Commodore WLRP Rodrigo and the Commanding Officer of SLAF...

Sri Lanka Air Force became overall champions in the 3rd National Cycle Championship 2012 held on 25 November 12. The race was held under 3 categories and the race was from Kalutara to Galle and back covering a total distance of 150 km.Airman Buddika Warnakulasuriya and Vajira Pushpakumara were named as the overall Sprint Champion in open and under 23 categories respectively. Meanwhile Ai...

The Sri Lanka Air Force won the Kiribathgoda cycle race held on recently. The event was organized by Kiribathgoda Youth Organization in collaboration with the Sri lanka Cycle Federation.SLAF cyclist Jeewan Jayasinghe came first in the race whilst becoming the best sprinter as well. The 2nd  and 5th places of the race were also secured by Suranjith De Silva and Buddika Warnakulasuiya fro...

Sri Lanka Air Force won the Vijaya 9A Side Hockey Championship 2012 by defeating Sri Lanka Army by 2 goals to 1. The tournament was held on 24th and 25th  November 2012 at Nandamithra Ekanayake International Turf  Matale....

No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron which was inaugurated on 24th November 1995 under the command of Gp Capt WLMJP Rodrigo, celebrated its 17th Formation Day on 24th November 2012 with the pride of its immense contribution to the success achieved during the war fought for the liberation of the motherland from the brutal terrorism. The Formation Day working parade was held at the Base parade...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 34th Formation Day on 23rd November 2012.The Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Group Captain RP Liyanagamage inspected the Formation Day parade and addressing the Officers and other ranks, expressed his gratitude to all past and present service personnel and civilians for their effort to achieve the present success of the Base.The ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama won the Browns Golf Classic 2012 held recently at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The classic was sponsored by Browns and Company PLC Ltd and many enthusiastic golfers took part in the classic. The Commander  overcame many young golfers on his way to the title and the results of the event are as follows.Division A -  ...

The monthly Dharma Deshana programme was held at the SLAF Headquarters on 22nd November 2012. The Dharma Deshana programme was presided by the Chief Incumbent of the Labunoruwa Kanda Aranya, Venerable Mandakadawala Nandarathna Thera. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, members from the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers, other ranks and civilians p...

An islamic religious ceremony was held on the 22nd November 2012 at SLAF Diyatalawa to mark the 60th Anniversary under the patronage of Moulavi Mohomed Nazar and Moulavi Mohomed Anzar together with three other priests. All Officers, members of the permanent staff and trainees participated at the the ceremony....

Sri Lanka Air Force CTS Vanni (Men’s) and SLAF Diayathalawa (Women’s) emerged champions in the Inter Unit Athletics Championship 2012.The Athletics Championship was held on 21st and 22nd November 2012 at the SLAF Base Katunayake.LAC Maldeniya MGDS was awarded the Lakshman De Aliwis Challenge Trophy awarded to the Best Men’s Athlete whilst AC Karunathilaka BRGNS was awarded the Chai...

The Defence Services clinched the 56th National Hockey Championship by defeating the Matale Hockey Association team by five goals to one at the Astro Turf, Reid Avenue, Colombo recently.Cpl Abeyrathna, TMSD, Cpl Perera SS, Cpl Rathnasiri CMDS, LAC Mullafer MM, LAC Gunawardena KPTI, LAC Ananda VADK were part of the Defence Services team and LAC Mullafer scored 03 goals in the final.Meanwh...

A Hindu religious ceremony was held on 18th November 2012 at SLAF Diyatalawa to mark its 60th Anniversary under the patronage of Sri Renganathan the Kurukkal of Sri Muththuamman Kovil Diyatalawa. All officers, other ranks, trainees and other participants of the ceremony were blessed at this religious event. ...

Under the Patronage of the Base Commander Air Commodore  NHV Gunaratne,  SLAF Base Vavuniya organized a Sathi Pirith Ceremony to bless HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Madhukandha Dalada Viharaya from 12 Nov to 18 Nov 2012. The Sathi Pirith ceremony commenced on 12 Nov 2012 with the participation of a  personnel from the Army, Air Force, Police and civilians. GA V...

The 09th Korea Cup Taekwondo Championship was held at St. Joseph’s College indoor complex on 18th November 2012.The SLAF men’s team secured the third place whilst the women’s team finished 01st runners up. The SLAF obtained 2 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal, 8 Bronze medals and 025061 AC Nisshanka JA was adjudged the best player of the tournament. 025061      &...

The Formation day of SLAF Unit Katukurunda was celebrated on 16th November 2012 and as part of the celebrations a shramadana campaign was carried out at the Kalavila Vishwa Buddhist Centre in Aluthgama. A renovation programme was also carried out at Ethagama Amarasekara Junior Vidyalaya. The children of Vishaka Girls’ orphanage were invited to the unit and were given an opportunity to ...