27 rescued and 25,000 Kg of relief supplies heli liftedSri Lanka Air Force rescued 27 individuals from flood affected areas in the North Central province today 5th February, 2011 as it continues its effort to provide flood relief.7 SLAF helicopters were deployed for today’s operations with two Bell 212s and two Mi-17s from Anuradhapura and one each of Bell 212 and Mi-17 from Hingurakgo...

Woman gives birth in Bell 212 moments after rescue in HoroupathanaSri Lanka Air Force helicopters rescued 30 individuals including 07 pregnant mothers and several children in critical condition from Horoupathana and Saliyapura who were trapped due to the incessant flood waters this afternoon on 4th February, 2011.A Bell 212 and a Mi-17, both from SLAF Base Anuradhapura carried out...

A consignment of aid worth Rs. 2.25 million was handed over by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke on 31 January, 2011.Flash floods which occurred recently severely affected several parts of the island, displacing over a million civilians. Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Russian...

The trendsetter in sports, Sri Lanka Air Force gears up to host the it's first ever all-island hand ball tournament  on 24th and 25th February, 2011 as part of its extensive 60th anniversary celebrations.It will be an event of excitement and team spirit as the matches will be worked off both day and night at the Rifle Green grounds.The tournament will see the participation of te...

Sri Lanka Air Force shooters delivered a striking performance at this year’s Carlton Hand Gun and Shot Gun Championship which was held at the Tissamaharama range from 29th-30th January, 2011.The contingent from SLAF was leading the points table in all events of the Hand gun category. AC Daminda Bandara nailed the first win for Air Force, becoming champion in the Standard (Male) ev...

It was a moment of supreme pride and patriotism for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the commissioning parade of the 52nd Intake of Officers Cadets, 05th Lady Officer Cadets and the passing out parade of No.147 Intake of  the Regular Airmen recruit course yesterday (28th January 2011) at  the SLAF Academy in China Bay.Taking the salute as the Chief Guest at this esteemed oc...

Sri Lanka Air Force delivered a commendable performance at the 58th National Badminton Championship held at the Royal College sports complex on 23 January, 2011.The tournament brought together over 70 single participants and 40 pairs competing for the Doubles championship.Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage was chief guest at the event which saw the island’s top badminton p...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged runners-up in the National Basketball Championship 2011 on 21 January; competing in the final encounter after 23 years. The championship was worked off at the courts of Kingswood College, Kandy which saw the SLAF teams compete in both categories of men and women. Minister of Culture and Aesthetics, T.B. Ekanayake was Chief Guest at the event. Th...

Adding the perfect start to the 60th anniversary celebrations, Sri Lanka Air Force clocked double wins at the grand finale of the ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2011’ clinching both 1st and 2nd place. Riders Buddhika Warnakulasuriya and Dinesh Dhanushka brought glory to SLAF with their outstanding performance in the premier cross country cycling tour which was held in four stages...

Grand finale tomorrow in KoggalaJeewan Jayasinghe of SLAF pedaled to victory amongst the cheers of the massive crowd gathered near the Air Force unit Colombo, as the third leg of the ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2011’ concluded today, 21st January, 2011 in Colombo .Air Vice Marshal Asoka Amunugama flagged off the third leg which began early morning from the hilly terrains.  72 ...

Police Rider crowned ‘Mountain King’Riders covered a distance of 120km at the 2nd leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawaruya which commenced from Minneriya to Kandy  today, 20 January, 2011 after being flagged off by Major General Boniface Fernando.Jeewan Jayasinghe (SLAF) Gayan Kumara (Army) and Lakshman Wijeratne (Army) passed the 1st sprint point at Dambulla in first, second and...

Pakistan Army Chief of Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani paid a visit to Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke at the SLAF Headquarters today; 20th January, 2011. The Pakistani Army Chief is on a three-day goodwill visit to Sri Lanka arrived in the island yesterday evening with a six member delegation consisting of his spouse, ...

Newly- Appointed Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral D. W. A. S. Dissanayake called on Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke today; the 20th of January, 2011.Today marks Vice Admiral Dissanayake’s first visit to the Air force Head quarters after assuming duties as Commander of Navy on 15th January 2011.Mementos were exchanged ...

Indian Air Chief, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik left Sri Lanka today, 19th January, 2011 after a successful four day official visit.The Air Chief's visit included a tour of the Sri Lanka Air Force Flying Squadrons at China Bay, Anuradhapura and Hingurakgoda. The IAF Commander also visited the President, Secretary of Defence, Minister of External Affairs and the Commanders from th...

SLAF cyclist in the lead.Sri Lanka Air Force cyclist Dinesh Dhanushka finished in the lead as the first leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya drew to close on 19 January, 2011 at Kaduruwela.The premier cross-country cycling tournament which commenced from Vavuniya this morning saw the participation of over hundred competitors with 93 cyclists in the Racing category and 20 in the Standa...

Sri Lanka Air Force Cagers sailed through to the finals of the 48th Senior National Basketball Championships, 2011 after 23 Years by beating SL Schools Team 69 points to 61.The finals will see the dribblers from SLAF pitted against the Mercantile Team on 21st of January at the Kingswood College Basketball Courts in Kandy.Competitors from 10 men’s teams participated in this year’s tou...

Chief or Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik paid a floral tribute to the soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF), who made the supreme sacrifice during their tenure in Sri Lanka.The Air Chief made the tribute at a ceremony held in front of the IPKF memorial, Battaramullatoday on 17th January, 2011.The Indian Air Chief attended the event as part of his 4 day...

Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik visited the Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke this morning (17th January, 2011) at the SLAF Headquarters in Colombo.  Indian Air Chief’s visit comes as part of his first official visit to Sri Lanka.The Indian Air Chief was welcomed at the headquarter premises ...

Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on Sunday, January 16, 2011 for a four-day official visit.He was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke.The Indian Air Chief and his spouse, Madam Madhubala Naik, were accompa...

A Guard of Honour was accorded to Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral TSG Samarasinghe, at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this morning (14 January, 2011), to mark his official retirement.The Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Squadron of SLAF and was commanded by Flight Lieutenant Prasad Kulathunga. After the inspection of the parade, the Commanders were received by...

Sergeant Priyadarshana Most Outstanding SLAF Sportsman of 2009The Vartharasa Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding SLAF sportsman was presented to Sergeant Priyadarshana for 2009 at the gala Colors Night held at Water’s Edge yesterday evening; 13 January, 2011. The ceremony is an annual feature in the SLAF sporting calendar which is held to felicitate its sportsmen and women who have...