The Sri Lanka Air Force  Iranamadu celebrated its first anniversary  yesterday (21st June 2010) with a day full of social activities.Iranamadu is a name synonymous with which was once the most brutal terrorist organisation in the world, until liberated in early 2009. The terrorist air strip had become a key strong hold of the LTTE and had been densely mined and booby-trapped.&n...

The Sri Lanka Basket Ball team is scheduled to proceed to India to participate in the South Indian Zone Competition from 21st to 28th June 2010.Leading Air Craftsman Ravi Dodangoda has been selected as a member of this team whilst Group Captain Harsha Fernando has been selected as the "chef de mission"            Group Captain Harsha Fernando  ...

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The National Victory celebrations marking the 1st anniversary of liberating the motherland from over three decades of ruthless terrorism will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM at the Galle Face.The National Victory Parade will take a new look this year, as all Units (All forces of Headquarters Element, Eastern Theater, Northern Theater, and Wanni Theater) which participated in the succ...

Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake called on SLAF  Base in Higurakgoda recently (10th June). He was received by Wing Commander Suresh Perera, Acting Base Commander and Wing Commander Shirley Fernando, Commanding Officer of the 25th Regiment Wing.    During the visit the Commander unveiled a life-sized model of ...

The NCO Management School, established on 01st September 2000 with the prime intention of providing sound academic knowledge to the Non Commissioned Officers of the SLAF, held its graduation ceremony  for the 42nd Batch of NCO's to complete the course  recently (11th March 2010). The course which has duration of approximately 11 weeks mainly focuses on sharpening the leadership...

SLAF beat the Army in a hard fought contest at Katunayake yesterday (13 June 2010) to enter the cup stage. In the first half Lahiru Udayanga and Pradeep Kurukulasuriya went over for two unconverted tries for the SLAF. In the second half Chanaka Chandimal (SLAF) put over two penalties to seal the SLAF victory. The Army attempted a comeback with two goals in the second half but found ...

A traditional “dining out” was held at the Officers’ Mess of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana yesterday (09 June 2010). This traditional event is held to  honour and bid farewell to Officers retiring from the service, by his or her home base or station. The recipient of the honour was the former Commanding Officer of the 27 Regiment Wing, Wing Commander Sanjaya Fernando....

SLAF Pugilists fought gallantly at the Amateur Boxing Federation Tournament held at Royal College Colombo.The Tournament began on the 06th and concluded on the 09th  of June 2010. The SLAF fought hard, winning 04 Silver medals and one bronze.Leading Aircraftman Madushanka was judged as the ‘Best Loser’ in 69 Kg weight class (welter weight).The bouts and the winners are as below:...

The 4th Asia Club Cup Hockey tournament was worked off on the 6th of June at the Astro Turf Matale. Top Clubs from Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Malaysia met on the turf to battle it out for the Cup.Sri Lanka was represented by two powerful teams; The Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey team and the Matale Hockey Club team. SLAF was invited to field its team consisting eight National players, as ...

Four airmen,  and two airwomen of the SLAF  were selected to  the National Pool out of which the team to represent Sri Lanka, at the next Asian Games in November would be chosen.The selection tests were held on 06th June 2010 on the Mount Lavinia beach. MenCorporal                 &nb...

The "Best all round Officer Cadets" of the 49th and 50th  Officer Cadet Intakes were awarded “Swords Of Honour” on 04th June 2010 at  Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay. Air Vice Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, Commandant of the Academy awarded the replica Swords to Flying Officer Amila Wijesooriya and Pilot Officer Gayan Dharmawardana of the 49th and 50th Intakes respectivel...

The official web portal for the Defence Service Games 2010 was launched today (04 May 2010) by the Chairman of Defence Service Games Air Vice Marshal Anura Silva. This web portal will be updated continuously with the details and pictures of the Defence Service Games 2010.Visit the Defence Services Games website for further details....

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron of the SLAF celebrated its 2nd anniversary on  the 01st June 2010 at SLAF Base Vavuniya. Initially the UAV was established in year 1996 as No. 11 Squadron renamed as  No 111 and No 112 UAV Squadrons on 01st June 2008.No 111 Sqn flew its Searcher Mark Two UAV's extensivly through out the "Humanitarian Operations" providing...

A new house was donated to the wife of Corporal Guanawardene DACL (22956), Mrs. BG Wasanthi Kumari and her daughter, under the "Anula Fernando Housing Project" launched by Seva Vanitha Unit of  the Sri Lanka Air Force today (01 June 2010). Corporal Guanawardene DACL was killed in action at SLAF Base Anuradhapura, during the terrorist attack  on 22 October 2007.The house warming...

Sri Lanka Air force Bases /Units island wide celebrates the Vesak full moon along with the general public in their respective areas.Sri Lanka Air Force PalaviSri Lanka Air Force Base HingurakgodaAir Force Base KatunayakeAir Force Unit Iranamadu...

Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshall Roshan Goonetileke was elected unanimously as the President of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) yesterday during a Special General Meeting.The former Petrite Scrum Half, changed positions to play as a hard tackling Flanker for the SLAF between 1978 and 1984, was well known as a player with guts, en...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council headed by its Chairman , Chief of  Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force  Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke appreciated its sports men and women who brought glory to the country winning Gold, Silver and Bronze at the SAF Games.This felicitation ceremony was held at Air Force Head Quarters Auditorium on 31st May 2010. Five Gold m...

SLAF champion athlete Chandrika Subashini Rasnayaka departed to India on yesterday (30 May 2010) to take part in the Asian Grand Prix 2010 series. The team consist 2 male athletes and Chandrika will compete from 01st June to 10th June 2010 in India.Airwomen Rasnayaka won two Golds (200m, 400m) and Silver (400X4) during the 11th South Asian Games in February 2010. She has been a key figur...

Personnel of SLAF Station Ekala celebrated 'Vesak Full moon' on 27th May 2010 with religious observances and traditional activities.The Buddhist Shrine room was opened on the station premises by the Commanding Officer Group Captain Janaka Amarasinghe in the evening.Inter Section ‘Vesak Lantern Competition was held and the exhibit made by the Advanced trainees was selected as the best. ...

Personnel of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo celebrated 'Vesak Full moon' yesterday (27 May 2010) religious and traditional activities.A "Dharma Deshana was held at station premises and members of the Warrant officers and SNCO's mess released 06 Calfs from a slaughter house.In the evening a Vesak Lantern making and display competition was held at the Riffle Green Grounds under the pa...