On the invitation of the chief priest of the Gangarama temple the most venerable Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama switched on the lights of the the Gangarama Vesak Kalapaya on the 21st May 2011, the day demarcated for the Air Force. The guests Minister Lakshman Seneviratna, A.R.M. Abdul Cader, Secretary of Mass media Mr. W.B. Gane...

SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Bathi Gee Piduma’, a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, in the PM hours on 18 May 2011 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo to mark the 2600 Sambudhathva Jayanthi. Chairperson of MOD Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Manjulika Jayasu...

The Sri Lanka Air Force men and women displayed their talents with five national records in the Archery World Championship’s Selection trials which was held at Sugathadasa Outdoor stadium on 08th, 09th and 11th May 2011.Both SLAF participants Nipuna Seneviratna and Dilhara Salgadu scored 1233, 1248,1264 and 1288, 1270 1260 respectively in three days. They had to score 1230 points ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force recently conducted a refurbishment programme at Ward No. 3 of the Mulleriyawa Mental Hospital. This female Ward is maintained by the SLAF since 1985 with the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit complementing the maintenance effort by launching various donation and entertainment activities periodically for the welfare of the inmates of the Ward. Under this latest refurbishment ...

Sri Lanka Air Force cricketer, Chamari Atapattu created cricketing history by becoming the first ever woman cricketer to score a century for Sri Lanka.The run-a-ball ton was scored against Ireland during the Quadrangular Tournament 2011 where Pakistan and Netherlands also participated. The century came with 17 boundaries and one six, hit all around the Colts Cricket grounds. Air woman Ch...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, conducted the AOCs Inspection at SLAF Unit Weerawila this morning (13 May 2011).The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received into the camp premises by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Mohan Balasuriya, through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flight Lieutenant Nuwan Gunasekera. Three Senior Non-c...

The oriental band of the Sri Lanka Air force performed in “Adaraneeya Youwanayana” a live evening programme in view of Vesak on Rupavahini this evening( 13th May 2011).The formation of the Air Forces Military Band has been described as a thoughtful concept, introduced by Flight Lieutenant (later Air Chief Marshal) M.J. Terry De S. Gunawardena, in the era of Air Commodore P.H. Mendis ...

A grand celebration took place to commemorate the 36th formation day of the Dental Unit SLAF Base Katunayake. This Dental Unit is a vital formation and a centre which has been delivering oral health care to the SLAF since 1st May 1975.With the blessings of the Director Dental Services Air Vice Marshal Asoka Amunugama and the Commanding Officer, Dental Unit Katunayake Wg Cdr JPW Jayawickr...

SLAF women emerged runners up in the Munchee National Super League Volleyball tournament whilst the Bureau of Foreign Employment team emerged champions.The SLAF women put up a good fight and clinched the first set.  However the  Foreign Employment team fought keenly to win the next three consecutive rounds to clinch the championship.The president of the National Volleyball Fede...

The women’s volleyball team of the Sri Lanka Air Force has qualified for the finals of the National Super League Volleyball Championship to be held on 07 May 2011 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo. The SLAF men’s team, who were the favorites to win the Championship, had to be content with the fourth place.    On the way to the finals SLAF ladies beat Sri ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Stations Batticaloa(29 April 2011).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Batticaloa, Group Captain Allen Fernando received the Commander on his arrival to the Station and a Guard of Honour was conferred by Flight Lieutenant SP Thoradeniya. During the course of the inspection the Commander declare...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickreme conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Stations Ampara (29 April 2011).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Ampara, Wing Commander Keerthi Ekanayake received the Commander on his arrival to the Station and a Guard of Honour was conferred by Flight Lieutenant Lasantha. The Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Training Center is located at...

Under the Carlton “Suwa Udana” Health and Social Welfare programme the “Well Woman Clinic” was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Rathmalana today (29th April 2011). in the presence of First lady of Sri Lanka Mrs Shiranthi Rajapaksha and the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema.This Programme, initiated as a concept of the first Lady Shirathi Rajapakse is ...

125 Gunners who successfully completed the 20th Gunner Advanced Course (TEII) had their passing out ceremony at SLAF Station Palaly on 29 April 2011.They completed 16 weeks of extensive training where they focused on Drill,Weapon Training, Live Firing Exercises, Jungle Survival and Guerilla Warfare.The course was structured to also developed their skills in Leadership,Intelligence Gather...

Sri Lanka Air Force Judokas managed to secure both Men’s and Women’s overall Championships comprehensively at the Up Country Lion Judo Championship organized by the Sri Lanka Judo Association. The tournament was held during 22nd and 23rd April 2011 at the Nawalapitiya Town hall. Over 250 competitors belonging to 12 clubs took part in this tournament.019250 Aircraftsman Bandara HMCJ w...

AC Kumudu Kumara DVL secured the 1st place in the ‘Top Ten Body Building Championship held at the Bandarawela Town Hall on 23rd April 2011.The Air Force Body builders went on to build up the reputation of SLAF by acquiring 7 places out of the top ten in the ‘Top Ten’ Body Building Championship Over 60 participants from all over the island took part in the championship but it was th...

The very first Director Administration of the Royal Ceylon Air Force  Gp Capt PG Walpita (01010) was felicitated on his 95th birthday. A formal lunch was organized at the Officers Mess Colombo recently.Retired Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Paddy Mendis, the first Director Electronics Engineering; Gp Capt HAD Ranasinghe and the current Director Admininistration Air Vi...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, declared open the newly constructed Multi-Storied married quarters complex located at Guwanpura adjacent to P.Sarawanamuththu Stadium Colombo 08 for the benefit of the SLAF service personnel on 25 th April 2011 at the auspicious time of 0830 Hrs.The ceremony, which started with the arrival of the Commander of the Air Force, ...

A major fire which broke out  in a shopping complex at the centre of Tissamaharama town during the early hours of this morning (24th April 2011) was successfully doused by Fire Fighters of SLAF Unit Wirawila.  A crew of five members of the unit fire section moved swiftly to the location within minutes and managed to prevent the fire spreading to other buildings....

Today (23th April 2011) the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama donated a newly built house at Poogoda to the wife of Flight Sergeant Chandrasekara KBA (10300) and her two children, under the "Anula Fernando Housing Project" launched by Seva Vanitha Unit of  the Sri Lanka Air Force.Flight Sergeant Chandrasekara KBA was killed in action at SLAF Base Katunayake...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana celebrated its 26th Formation Day on 23rd  April 2011.SLAF Base Ratmalana is situated in the district of Colombo, approximately 10 Kms South of the Colombo city. It is co-located with the Colombo Airport Ratmalana which is used mainly for domestic flights.Ratmalana airport is a main hub for both military and commercial transport flights to other de...