The NCO Management School, established with the prime intention of providing sound academic knowledge to the Non Commissioned Officers of the SLAF, held its graduation ceremony  for the 41st Batch of NCO's to complete the course  recently (12th march 2010). The course which has a duration of approximately 3 months mainly focuses on sharpening the leadership and management ski...

Less than a year ago, the future looked gloomy for the people of Morawewa. With the threat of terror at their doorsteps, the community was forced live under constant uncertainty. But the bravery and the dedication of the Security Forces ensured that they now live a liberated life with high hopes for the future. Realizing this, Sri Lanka Air Force has stepped up to make it a reality. SLAF...

After 3 days and 450 KMs of fierce competition, the 11th "Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya" reached its exciting conclusion today (March 10, 2010) in the ancient capital of Anuradapura. The 3rd and final leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya flagged off today at Peradeniya. The 3rd stage consisted of 2 Sprint challenges taking place in Dambulla and Thirippanna respectively.Spectators...

Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo and the Secretary of SLAF Boxing, Group Captain Nishantha Dharmadasa and Boxer PD Suresh left the island today (March 10th, 2010) to take part in the 5th Common Wealth Boxing Championship 2010 from 10th to 18th March 2010. Boxer PD Suresh (52Kg) will represent the national team with 4 other team boxers against pugilists...

The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the Peradeniya Singer Sri Lanka Showroom. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Palavi, Wing Commander Ranjith Hemachandra flagged off the race from Palavi and cyclist reached their destination through the inclined route.     Sarath kumara from Sri Lanka Navy secured the first place of the 2nd s...

The new Defence Attaché of the Republic of Indonesia, Colonel (Navy) I Putu Arya Angga Suardika paid a visit to Air Force Head Quarters this morning (09 March 2010) to pay a traditional call of courtesy to Acting Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke. He was accompanied by the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dlaf...

Sri Lanka Air Force Men and Women Kabadi teams emerged Champs at the National Kabadi Championship 2010 on 5th March 2010.Continuing the victorious run of SLAF Sportsmen and women both men’s and women’s Kabadi teams of the SLAF emerged National Champs for the year 2010The tournament was held at Weliweriya Police grounds under lights. In the Semi Finals both the SLAF men and women’s ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo added another building to its Inter-national pre-school at Guwan Pura in order to cater to the increasing number of children.This pre-school was converted into an international level institution from its former position, under the direction of Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke, Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit in 2008.Subsequently the facilities were further upgr...

08th Mar,2010: The SLAF "Papadi Sawariya" began today with over one hundred participants from 18 cycling clubs including the three armed forces and police. After a spirited sprint to Pannala the competitors cycled to Chilaw to end the first day of the three day race. Today saw the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Air Force and the Ports Authority cyclists emerging in the lead.   The s...

The second edition of the "Sigiriya Rally Cross" was conducted yesterday (07th March 2010) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya race track. This is an annual feature of the  Sri Lankan Racing calendar  which is conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force in association with the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR).  This is the One and only Tar...

The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke was accorded a Guard of Honour during the Annual Commanders Inspection at SLAF Base Vavuniya this morning (05 March 2010).The Base Commander Air Commodore KFR Fernando received the Commander on his arrival and a Guard of Honour was conferred by Flight Lieutenant Prasad Kulathunga.SLAF Ba...

The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke opened the new juice bar at the SLAF Gymnasium Katunayke last evening. This facility is run under the auspices of the Command Agro Unit of the SLAF base in Katunayake. The project is managed by Group Captain HA Perusinghe the Command Agro Officer of the SLAF.The facility provides health...

The Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke visited and inspected the Base Welfare Shop last evening (04 Mar 2010) which now provides all essentials at extremely low cost to ensure the strengthening of the Air Force Serviceman’s buying power. The project was a brain child of the Commander himself to ensure the welfare of t...

In order to meet a long felt need to provide good quality cuisine in an ambient atmosphere the Commander of the Air Force   Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonatilleke conceptualized and launched a project to establish a Cafeteria on the premises of SLAF Base Katunayake. This was especially because this Base held the largest population of SLAF personnel. The Directorate of Civil Engi...

The “Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya-2010” in collaboration with FM Derana sponsored by Singer (Sri Lanka) Pvt Ltd and co-sponsored by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, is scheduled to be commenced on the 08th March 2010 to cammemorate  59th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. A special press conference was held at Air Force Headquarters auditorium to inform the press of the eve...

33 Para troopers of the 21st batch of the Basic Air Borne Course consisting of 2 officers, 2 Navy personnel and 29 Airmen passed out this morning from the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka. The group carried a static line jump from 1000 feet from a MI 17 Helicopter, further a number of instructors carried out a freefall display from 6000 feet. The SLAF colour squadron performed a spect...

A Bell 212 helicopter with a ‘Bambi Bucket’ from No. 04 Squadron SLAF Base Katunayaka was deployed to douse a fire in the Matiyagane Welikumbura Reserve, Narammala after it become uncontrollable yesterday (02 March 2010).The prompt and timely action of the SLAF upon receiving request from forest officer was very effective. Water from the Matiyagane tank was used in ten consecutive...

The Sri Lanka Air Force proudly celebrated her 59th Anniversary today (02 March 2010). The main function was held at Air Force Head Quarters, Colombo with the participation of Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshall Roshan Goonetileke, Board of Directors, Officers and other ranks.The Air Force day was celebrated at each Air Base, Station and Unit I...

The SLAF deployed a Bell 212 helicopter of the No 4 Squadron based in Katunayake to douse a forest fire that was raging uncontrolably in the Havaeliya area. The Bell 212 specially out fitted with the BAMBI fire fighting bucket used water from Lake Gregory to douse the fire in five consequtive passes this afternoon. The SLAF was requested to assist by the Divisional Secretary of Nuwa...

SLAF Volleyball Division II team emerged Champs in Munchee Division II National Championship 2010 yesterday (28 February 2010) which is the next best tournament, after the National Super League Tournament.Sri Lanka Army competed with the SLAF under lights at the Seeduwa ‘Davi Samara School grounds’. After a thrilling encounter the SLAF defeated Army by 17-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14 &...

A new Pre-school with modern facilities was declared open by the First Lady Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksha this morning (01 March 2010) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshall Roshan Goonetileke accompanied the chief guest to the pre-school which constructed under patronage of the Base Commander of SLAF Base H’goda Group Cap...