Setting an innovative step in the field of indoor sports, the biggest squash complex to be built in the Island so far was declared open by Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke in Ratmalana last evening (20 August).The complex which is inclusive of six indoor squash courts is the brainchild of the Air Force Commander, an avid sportsman...

Strengthening military ties between the two countries, the sophisticated Real Time Data Link system facility was officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force by the Government of United States last afternoon at  the Air Force Base, Ratmalana.Providing a fitting venue for the event, the handing over of the equipment took place in the main hanger of the No.8 Light Transport Air...

The SLAF men's Basketball team defeated the Navy team in the first round match of the Defence Services 2010 Basketball tournament yesterday (19th Aug 2010) at the Police Park.The final score was 86-83. Leading Air Craftman Osanda scored 24 points for Sri Lanka Air Force whilst Lieutenant AV Saundrarajah of Sri Lanka Navy recorded the top score of 32 points.However due to the low average ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo initiated a garbage management process with the assistance of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA).The Officer In Charge of Sri Lanka Fire Unit, Squadron Leader Chamil Hettiarachchi initiated the program and welcomed the officials of the Central Environmental Authority. The Director General Mrs. Ramani Ellepola and Director National Post Consumer ...

SLAF men and women Vollyballers  marked their first victory in the first round in the Defence Service games 2010 when they defeated the Army men and women comprehensively today(19th Aug) at the Maharagama Youth Centre.The scores were as follows--Men-  25-19 / 25-20 / 25-21Women - 25-15 / 25-20/ 25-10...

The Annual Christian Service 2010 of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at St Theresa’s Church, Thimbirigasyaya in the evening hours of 18th August 2010.The officiating clergy representing all major Christian denominations were Rev. Fr. Tony Martyn, Rev Fr. Neil Karunaratna, Rev. Fr. W. Varshamanage,Rev. Fr. N. Fernando, Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Joseph and Pastor Tyrone Wille.This Service is he...

Group Captain Nishantha Dharmadasa the first ever three star Boxing Referee & Judge in Sri Lanka has been selected and invited to officiate at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games which will be held in Singapore in August 2010 by the International Boxing Association.Nishantha Dharmadasa is serving in the Air Force and is a Group Captain and function as the present Commanding Officer of ...

A Bell 212 helicopter from No. 07 Squadron of SLAF Base at Hingurakgoda successfully doused a major forest fire erupted in Namini Oya, Wilgamuwa about 20Km from Pallegama, last afternoon (15 August).Using water from an adjacent Tank using “bambi buckets”, the helicopter crew succeeded in dousing the raging flames within 16 consecutive shuttles. The fire which erupted in the hou...

The ‘Inter Unit Cycle Champiponship’ a annual feature in the SLAF sports calendar was concluded on 16 August 2010 at  SLAF Base Katunayake Sports Complex. The event is held annually amongst the SLAF Bases/Stations to promote the sport within the SLAF and select competent riders to represent SLAF. Director Inspections & Safety of the SLAF, Air vice Marshal EGJP De Silva grace...

SLAF Regiment troops based at the Trikonamadu, Commanded by Squadron LeaderVajira Senadeera, captured more hidden weapons from the general area of Irananpallai,Pudukuduirippu.The recoveries were possible after SLAF Intelligence personnel obtained the assistance of rehabilitated ex LTTE cadres.Pilot Officer PSDD Rupasinghe conducted the clearance operations. at approximately 1100 Hrson 13...

The Annual Commemoration Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Ponnampalawaneswarar hindu kovil, kotahena on 16August 2010.During the ceremony all SLAF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and their  grieving families were remembered and blessed. Blessings on the Leaders and People of the country, the three service commanders, all Officers and other ranks ...

SLAF went down fighting to the last whistle against CR&FC (21-17)  in the  Cup Championship, of the Inter Club Rugby Sevens concluded at Longden Place, yesterday.Air Force dominated the game in the first half and scored thrice through Chanaka Chandimal (1) and Milinda Jayasinghe (2) and led 17-7 at the short whistle.However, CR & FC scored two comeback tries in the seco...

SLAF oarsmen raced through the waters in perfect style in displaying their Prowers to win championship in the men’s invitation category at the St.Thomas’ College sprint championships-T500 Sprint championships held at the colombo rowing club, Beira waters on 13,14th August, 2010.This novel event was organized by the St.Thomas’ College Mt.Lavina. This event is rowed over adistance of...

Aero Engineering Support Wing (ASW) of the SLAF celebrated its 1st anniversary on the 14th August 2010 at SLAF Base Rathmalana. Aero Engineering Support Wing (ASW) was established to provide maintenance support for  operational aircraft and other general engineering support to the SLAF. It was declared opened by the Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal WDRMJ Goonetilake on 1...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo in collaboration with the Army, Police and the Colombo Municipal Council with the assistance of the people launched a dengue prevention campaign in the SIave Island area on the morning of the 14th of August 2010.The main focus area was Kew Street where large numbers of people reside. During the recent past Dengue had claimed the life of one person in t...

Group captain Kapila Wanigasuriya RWP,RSP & bar,USP,psc handed over the Command of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda to Group Captain Sagara Kotakadeniya RWP,RSP,USP,MSc(Def.Strat.Stu.),psc on 10th August 2010.Group captain Kapila Wanigasuriya served as the Commanding Officer of this important  Air Force Base which is the home of the No09 Attack Helicopter Squadron flyi...

Officer Cadet Kithsiri BADHB of Sri Lanka Air Force was awarded the “Sword of Honour” for the best International Cadet of 2010 at the Initial Officers Training Course at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, United Kingdom.He received this award during the Royal Review Parade held on the 08th of July 2010 where the Commanding Chief of Staff of the Royal Air Force Air Chief Marshal...

The launching of the Air Force Open Squash Championship 2010 and press briefing was held yesterday (11th August 2010) at  the Air Force Headquarters Colombo.The national ranking event will be held from 21st August to 28th August at the newly built six court complex at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana. The Hayleys Group of Companies will be the proud sponsors for the event wh...

One official and two players from the Sri Lanka Air Force have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the AVC Beach Volleyball Tour 2010 to be held in Liupanshui, China from 13 August to 18 August 2010.Corporal Pubudu Ekanayaka and Corporal Asanka Pradeep Kumara of Sri Lanka Air Force will play as one team whilst Mahesh Perera and Wasantha Rathnapala will compete as second team. Sri Lan...

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke made an official visit to SLAF Unit Koggala on 06 August 2010.On his visit, Commander declared open the newly renovated Airmen’s & Airwomen’s Transit Rooms & Main Entrance Complex on the invitation of Wing Commander Channa Dissanayaka, Commanding Officer of SLAF Unit Koggala.This Air Fo...

Teamwork and perfect coordination triumphed when Vavuniya emerged as winners of the Sri Lanka Air Force Inter Unit Drill Competition 2010 held at Katunayake on August 10.The annual event held for the fourth consecutive time, took place this year at the SLAF Base in Katunayake. Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke was Chief Guest at t...