In the opening encounter of the Caltex rugby Tournament Sri Lanka Air Force rugerittes defeated the Police team by 18 points to 12 at the Katunayake Air Force Grounds yesterday (3rd June 2011).The Airmen from beginning  until the end kept the lead and the 1st half ended with 08 points to05 in favour of the SLAF. A try by Chanaka Chandimal and a penalty strike by Radika Hettiarachchi...

Airwoman Manjula Kumarasinghe became the marathon queen after she crossed the finish line before the other competitors today (04th June 2011) at the National Sport festival’s marathon.In the 42Km event, 60 competitors representing all the provinces except North and East had run from Puttalam to Colombo and back.Airwoman Manjula Kumarasinghe finished first whilst Air women Deepani,...

The 4th Formation day of SLAF Unit Mirigama was commemorated on 1st June 2011 under the leadership of the Commanding Officer Gp Capt HBDJ Karunaratna. The officers, other ranks and civil workers of SLAF Unit Mirigama attended various activities over the period of past few days to mark the 4th Anniversary of the Unit.    The first activity was the medical clinic on 25th May...

SLAF Unit Wirawiala celebrated its 33rd formation day on 1st June 2011. A working parade was conducted which was followed by sports events and an all ranks lunch. Further a fatigue program at the Sandagirigama Elders home and a Mobile Dental Clinic at the Wirawila Temple were successfully conducted to mark the event. ...

The 112 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Wirawila celebrated its 04th Anniversary on the 1st June 2011 at the unit  premises with the participation of all ranks.The UAV squadron was an active part of the Humanitarian operation which concluded in 2009. They were in the front and above of the ground troops. The Unmanned Aerial vehicles were used for rescue missi...

No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron celebrated its 3rd anniversary on 1st June 2011 at SLAF Base Vavuniya. The squadron was initially established in year 1996 as No.11 UAV flight, acquiring Israeli built ‘Super Scout’ UAV’s to gather air intelligence for SLAF. Subsequently more advanced ‘Searcher MK II’ UAV’s from Israel were added to the fleet. On 1st June 2008 th...

The much awaited singing extravaganza in the island, ‘Ranaviru Real Star’ culminated with the crowning of Commander Damian Fernando of the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (29th May 2011) at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.Under the patronage and the instructions of the Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksha, the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation an...

The 4th formation day of No 5 Air Defence Radar squadron at SLAF Station Palavi was commemorated recently. Since 24th May 2007 the squadron has been engaging in National Air Defence, providing a safety net across the western sky of our motherland. With the blessings of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Palavi, Wg Cdr K Wannigama and the Commanding Officer, No 5 Air Defence Radar squadron Wg...

H.E President and Commander in-Chief Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday (May 30) declared open the 'Mihindu Seth Medura'- a healing home for war heroes at Aththidiya in Dehiwala.The project is the brainchild of the Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa- which has made history as the first such facility to be built in South Asia. "It is our priority to look into the needs of those who have given...

The women of Sri Lanka Air Force proved that they could ‘pull their weight’ and more by clinching the 10th National weight Lifting Championship where they competed as a team for the very first time.The tournament was held today (28th May 2011) at the Indoor Stadium of the University of Kelaniya with the participation of 10 teams. The  SLAF bagged 3 Gold medals and 2 Silvers to w...

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksha as Commander-in-chief of the Armed Force paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Statue at Parliament grounds on the evening of the 27th of May. The event was organized by the Rana Viru Seva Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence.The s...

The National Victory celebrations marking the 2nd anniversary of liberating the motherland from over three decades of ruthless terrorism was held today (27th May 2011) at the Galle Face in the presence of the His Excellency the president, Mahinda Rajapaksha.The National Victory Parade consisted of four elements; Headquarters Element, Eastern Theater, Northern Theater, and Wanni Theater r...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, conducted an inspection tour of SLAF development projects in the Northern Province on Sunday 22, May 2011. During the tour, the Commander visited the two new Air Bases being established at Iranamadu and Mullaittivu.The Commander first arrived at SLAF Iranamadu and was received by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Haily ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force women’s team emerged as champions in the first ever National Handball championship whilst the men’s team became runners up yesterday (22nd May 2011). The championship was held during 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2011 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Defence services teams, Prison, Transport board as well as the Batticloa, Trincomalee and Ampara District provided ...

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 ...