Sri Lanka Air Force cyclists brought honour to the organization when they won both categories in the "Neth FM Samastha Lanka Papedi Sawariya" which took place recently.The cycling competition was worked off on 8 January, 2011 with the participation of over hundred cyclists. The route which extended from Kurunegala to Anamaduwa & back to Kurunegala covered a total distance of 122 kilo...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged champs at the National Table Tennis Tournament 2011 which concluded over the weekend at S. Thomas College Mt. Lavinia indoor stadium. The table tennis players played in all events at the tournament held from 08TH -09TH January 2011. The air men and women performed brilliantly, becoming champions in Men’s Open Singles, Women’s Open Singles and Wom...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda held its Children’s party and year end get together at the camp premises recently. The function was held under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain Sagara Kotakadeniya.The evening was enjoyable to everyone present as several entertaining activities were on the agenda. Children had the chance of enjoying a magic show and a delightful Ai...

New Year Celebrations at SLAF Base KatunayakeNew Year Celebrations at SLAF Station Diyatalawa New Year Celebrations at SLAF Base Rathmalana...

The three primary technical support formations based at SLAF Base Katunayake, the Aeronautical Engineering Wing (AEW), General Engineering Wing (GEW) and Motor Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing (MTROW) jointly comemorated their 32nd anniversary  on 3 January, 2011.The anniversary  comemorative activty took the form of social responsibilty activity including a donation of chair...

The inauguration of the Equipment Provisioning and Accounting Unit as a separate formation was held at SLAF Base Katunayake on 1 January, 2011 under the patronage of the Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore CR Gurusinghe and the unit’s first Commanding Officer, Wing Commander K.R. Eramudugalla.  The unit was formerly under the command of CO Supply and Maintenanc...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palaly, the only Air Force establishment located on the Jaffna Peninsula, celebrated its formation day on 1 January, 2011.It is a well established arm of the SLAF, which served as an essential hub to facilitate both civil and military existence in the Northern theatre. SLAF Station Palaly played a major role in the security operations since the beginning of th...

Mr. PGW Sirisena a vibrant member of the SLAF Ex Serviceman’s Association, The proprietor of the “Araliya’’ group of companies came forward to sponsor the Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer team for the year of 2011.Mr. PGW Sirisena met the Chief Of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke on 29 Dec 2010 along with the Air Vice Marshal Jayana...

The Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke addressed all officers other ranks and a cross section of civilians this morning (03 January 2011) at Air Force Head Quarters premises. He further went on to extend his warmest wishes to all those gathered and their families tooIn his message the Air Chief appreciated the hard work done by eac...

SLAF personnel based at Trikonamadu donated a newly built house to Mr.HMS Bandara and his family who were living under difficult conditions in the close proximity of the SLAF Trikonamadu detachment.Air commodore shantha narasinghe handed over the possession of the house to the occupation  All personnel of SLAF Trikonamadu took part in constructing the house under the supervision of ...

A special event was organized by the  E & T Wing, SLAF Base Ratmalana to celebrate end of a successful year  2010, with the Children of the “Sanhinda Children’s home” at Padukka on 29th December 2010.Sixty children were a part of  the event and they were given a tour of the SLAF museum much to their overwhelming delightA Tea party was organized at Museum cafeteri...

The Annual Children’s Party and Get – together of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya was held at the Station premises, on the 28th December 2010. Over 1200 personnel participated in the celebrations Including station service and civilians.Unlike the previous Year’s Children Party, the children of the Air Force war heroes (Killed in Action / Disabled), living in close proximit...

SLAF Mullativu emerged Champions in the Carlton Sport Festival’s Cricket tournament organized by “Tharunyayata Hetak” for the teams of SF HQ Mullativu.The finals were worked out between SLAF Mullativu team and SF HQ Mullativu at the Oddusudan school grounds on 28th December 2010.Batting first under wet and soggy conditions, the SLAF team was restricted to 65 runs in 10 overs. In re...

Launch of Official Logo The maiden press conference in lieu of the Sri Lanka Air Force 60th anniversary celebrations was held on 30 December, 2010 at the SLAF Headquarters Auditorium chaired by Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke.A highlight at the event was the unveiling of the official logo for the 60th anniversary by the Commande...

Sri Lanka Air Force cricketers defeated the Navy by 09 wickets in the SLC Premier limited overs cricket tournament on the 27th December 2010 at the Navy grounds, Welisara.Fielding first,  theAirmen restricted the much stronger Seamen to 171 runs in 49 overs. Udara Jayasundara scored 42 runs and supported by Anura Wegodapola with unbeaten 39 runs. Right arm off spinner Anjalo E...

SLAF Base Ratmalana held its Children’s party followed by the Base Annual Get together on 23 December 2010 with the participation of children and the families of the Service personnel and civil staff.The Base Commander SLAF Ratmalana, Air Commodore Sumangala Dias graced the event as the Chief Guest.The event was commenced in the afternoon with games for the Children’s of all ages. Th...

A new Welfare Shop for the personnel at SLAF Unit Sigiriya was established recently.Under the welfare shop concept, shops have been established throughout the SLAF and are centrally serviced by the Central Welfare Shop established at Guwanpura in Colombo. The Welfare shop provides all essentials at extremely low cost. This shop at SLAF Sigirya was established on the intiative of the Comm...

SLAF Troops from Special Operations Group Trincomalee recovered a cache of weapons at Kandalkadu, Trincomalee on 24 December, 2010.The weapons were recovered just before noon based on a tip off by an informant. The stash included a T- 81 weapon, 3 T-81 magazines and 38 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition.Subsequent to the recovery, the weapons were taken into SLAF custody....

SLAF Unit BIA held its annual get together and children’s party at the Bandaranaike International Airport on 22 December, 2010.Families celebrated the end of another year amidst a wonderful view of aircraft soaring high in the sky, but the fun was aplenty on the grounds, especially for the children.Commanding Officer of SLAF Unit BIA, Group Captain WWPD Fernando and Mrs. Fernando grace...

SLAF Unit Mirigama held its first Children’s party followed by the Annual Get together on 21 December 2010 with a participation of children and the families of the Service personnel and civil staff.    The Commanding Officer SLAF Mirigama, Group Captain Janaka Karunaratna graced the event as the Chief Guest. The Ceremony commenced with lighting of the traditional oil lam...

SLAF Station Palaly held its first Children party in  recent history along with the Annual Get together on 21 December 2010 with a fun filled evening for children and the families of the Service personnel and civil staff.Group Captain Athula Kaluarachchi graced the event as the Chief Guest. The Ceremony commenced with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the Station Commandin...