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...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Janashakthi Insurance PLC awarded 100 scholarships to the siblings of War Heroes and for serving personnel under the ‘Guwanviru Pranama’ Scholarships Awards Scheme for the 2nd successive year. The ceremony was held on 31st March 2012 at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Ab...

The E&T Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrates its 21st anniversary on 02nd April 2012. The wing has been declaredly opened on 02nd April 1991 under the command of Wing Commander ANCW Jayasekara. The celebrations began with a working parade in the morning where the present Commanding of the Wing Group Captain Bandula Herath addressed all officers and airmen. There after the celebration...

No: 6 Flight Kitchen and Culinary Training Course was conducted for SLAF Mess Stewards and Caterers from 05 March 2012 to 02 April 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 Mr.Sarath Fernando...

As per the guidance of the Commander of Air Force, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda constructed a new house for Mrs. Shiromi Wijerathne, a Civilian staff member of the Base who was residing in a dilapidated house adjoining the Base premises. The construction of the house was initiated using left over materials from Base construction projects and contributions received through outside donors. Durin...

The main procuring entity of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Command Procurement Division celebrated its 3rd anniversary on 1st April, 2012. To mark the occasion, the Station Colombo donated individual contributions of all Officers and men of the Station to a cancer patient. Who is an Air Force civilian, in desperate need of financial assistance for medication.Celebrations commenc...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, was the chief guest at the commemorative ceremony held, on 1 April 2012 at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) premises, to mark the 115th birth anniversary of former Prime Minster of Sri Lanka, the Late General Sir John Kotelawala. Former Chancellor of the KDU General (Rtd) J.E.D. Perera, Vice Chancellor Major General Mili...

Pirith chanting ceremony and alms giving was held at No 5 Fighter Squadron SLAF Base Katunayake on 30th and 31st of March 2012 in view of the squadron’s 21st anniversary. The function was organized with the participation of the Commanding Officer, Officers, All Other Ranks, civilians and families. The No 5 Fighter Squadron is the premier Fighter Jet Squadron in SLAF equipped with moder...