Air Force News
2:33pm on Thursday 9th February 2012
Crowds continue to throng the stalls of Sri Lanka Air Force at ‘Deyata Kirula 2012’, the spectacular exhibition series held to mark the 64 years of independence in Sri Lanka as it continues in its Fifth day today at Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura.The exhibition was declared open by H.E the President Mahinda Rajapakse on 4th February 2012. The head of state returned to the exhibition grounds...
11:42am on Thursday 9th February 2012
Information received by Kotadeniyawa Police Station, intelligence personnel of Sri Lanka Air Force unit in Mirigama recovered explosives in the general area of Banagalawatta, Paragoda, Divuldeniya on 08 February 2012.The recoveries which included quantity of 01 IED (Approximately 08Kg), PE3A 250g, Electrical Detonator 01. Explosives were demolished by the qualified EOD personnel and the ...
11:41am on Thursday 9th February 2012
An eventful day of religious activities carried out by Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Koggala   to mark the “Nawam Poya day” of on 08th February 2012.Coinciding with the “Nawam Poya day” celebrations, under the guidance of Commanding Officer SLAF Unit Koggala Wing Commander Heli Rupasinghe opened newly built Shrine room at unit premises. Subsequently, “pirith chanting” ce...
10:59am on Sunday 5th February 2012
The Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates the 64th Independence Day of Sri Lanka with the participation of Officers, other ranks, and civilians at their respective Bases, Units and Stations.The Annual celebrations kicked off on Friday (4th February) at Anuradhapura with the participation of the Tri-Forces.Special events centered on community service and national development was also conducted a...
10:10am on Friday 3rd February 2012
The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema handed over a newly built house on 02nd February 2012 to the parents of late Squadron Leader Monath Perera.The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engineering under the supervision of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Welfare. The Officer lost his life in an...
7:32pm on Thursday 2nd February 2012
The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 31st January 2012 at the Officers' Mess SLAF Station Colombo. The AGM was attended by the Station Seva Vanitha Presidents and the Officers in Charge together with other senior members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.The event started with the singing of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Anthem followed by the welc...
5:00pm on Thursday 2nd February 2012
No 3 ADRS of SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 5th formation anniversary on 01 February 2012 giving prominence to religious observances. An eventful day of social, religious and recreational activities was organized on day prior to the formation day in “Vellamanal” area where the Radar squadron is located with a view to promote public interrelationship.   A well respond...
5:37pm on Wednesday 1st February 2012
Air Vice  Marshal GP Bulathsinghala, the newly appoint president of the Sri Lanka Cycling Interim Committee.The Director Air Operations  was appointed president of the Sri Lanka Cycling Interim Committee by Minister of Sports with effect fom 25th January 2012....
6:12pm on Tuesday 31st January 2012
The "Sancharaka Udanaya 2012" tourism exhibition was held at Ceylon continental hotel Colombo on 31st of January 2012, 1100 Hrs onwards. The aim of this exhibition was to promote various tourism aspects of a number of tourism actives related to governmental and non-governmental institutions.This event was organized by Ceylon tourism board and the SLAF Helitours team also participated to ...
1:34pm on Tuesday 31st January 2012
The Closing Address Ceremony of No 30 Drill Instructor Technique Course was held on    27th January 2012 at the Gunner Instructors’ Lecture Hall of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain AJ Amerasinghe. Following sixteen (16) subjects were covered during the training course viz.Foot Drill / Arms Drill Drill coord...
10:58am on Tuesday 31st January 2012
The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit launched its first project for the year 2012, with yet another novel introduction. This time it was a Cooking Competition aimed at gathering comradeship amongst the SLAF personnel and their families termed “The Ultimate Cook-Out”, A Cooking Competition with a Touch of Fun. The event was held on 29th January 2012 at SLAF Base Rathmalana, where...
8:44am on Tuesday 31st January 2012
The closing address ceremony of No. 01/2010 Air Radio Advanced course was held on 30 January 2012 at TTS Auditorium with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain LD Gunawardena. Wing Commander KMGB Priyakantha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.The Air Radio Advanced course was commenced on 29 Novemb...
3:07pm on Monday 30th January 2012
Sri Lanka Air Force Amal Suranga and Sudarika Priyadarshani won the mens and womens events at the Mountain Bike Cyclo cross 2012 at the Carlton Super Sports festival at Tissamaharama 2012.01.27.Men Open Cycle Race CPL     Suranga SA        winnerWomen Open Cycle RaceVAW    Priyadarshani        winne...
6:39pm on Friday 27th January 2012
Another batch of ‘Rope Rescue’ trained SLAF personnel  passed out today(27th January 2012) after a practical session carried out on the sea close to the mount lavinia beach. The practical session was carried out in collaboration with the No. 04 Helicopter Squadron.A team consisting of Twenty seven  selected Fire fighters, Gunners and Air Gunners were given a 22 da...
2:55pm on Friday 27th January 2012
A yoghurt project and a bakery project SLAF Unit Palavi was declared open by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Keerthi Wannigama  on 25th January 2012. This project to be provided the fresh yoghurt and bakery product for the Service personnel, their families and the civilians in the Palavi area on concession rates as a welfare measure as well as maintain the good pe...
2:14pm on Wednesday 25th January 2012
In compliance with the directives of the Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force it was an initial step taken by the SLAF Academy China Bay to develop public relationship with the people who dwell in the vicinity of Air Force establishments.The project was coordinated with the assistance of the area members of “Naharakadawath Pradeshiya Saba”   and several other area dignitaries w...
9:44am on Wednesday 25th January 2012
The closing address ceremony of No. 01/2011 Tele Operator Advanced course was held on 24th January 2012 at TTS Auditorium with the participation of Commanding Officer Group Captain LD Gunawardena and Chief Instructor (technical) Squadron Leader WUS De Silva. Group Captain JP Wanigatunga graced the occasion as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Director Electronics and Telecommunication Eng...
5:21pm on Tuesday 24th January 2012
Walkers Tour Limited and whittals Boustead (Travel) Limited of john keels Group has provided valuable sponsorship for the SLAF cycling team with RS 150000.00 each for development of SLAF cycling. Seen here in photographs are Mr. Suren Basnyake Senior Manager of Walkers Tours Limited, handing over the cheque to AVM GP Bulathsinghala Chairman SLAF cycling. ...
5:32pm on Monday 23rd January 2012
For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka a special Dental clinic and awareness programme on Oral Health for the indigenous people was organized and conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama Commander of the Air Force and Head of the Indigenous people, Vishwa Keerthi Vanaspathy Uruwarige Wannillaaththo on 19th and 20th January in 2012...
9:40am on Monday 23rd January 2012
A Welfare Shop for personnel at SLAF Station Palaly was declared open on 21st January 2012 by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly  Group Captain KKAK Kaluarachchi.    Under this concept shops have been established throughout the SLAF and are centrally supplied by the Central Welfare shop established at SLAF Base  Rathmalana. The Welfare shop provides al...
8:03pm on Friday 20th January 2012
A special event was organized by the  Sri Lanaka Air Force Karathe Pool to marked their inaugural social charity work , with the Children of the “Sri Jinananda Children’s home” at Wallawatha Sri Sugatha  temple  today( 20th January 2012).Sixty five children were a part of the event and they were given a lunch much to their overwhelming delight. This event was an idea...
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