The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 03 Defence Services Command and Staff Collage was held at the Staff College auditorium at Sapugaskanda this morning (29 December 2009). The Prime Minister of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Hon. Rathnasiri Wickramanayaka graced the occasion as guest of honour.A total of 51 Officers from the tri services, one from the Police and 04 interna...

The SLAF Museum plans to fly two of the oldest aircrafts in their fleet this Saturday (December 26th, 2009) in an Air Demonstration taking place at the Rathmalana Air Base at 10AM (1000Hrs).The venerable De Havilland Tiger Moth and the Chipmunk TMK are two flying legends which have been fully restored to flying condition by a dedicated team of SLAF engineers and technicians. De Havilland...

The No.26 Regiment wing from SLAF Base Katunayake emerged champs of the Inter Unit Wresting Championship which was concluded last evening (22nd December, 2009) at the Katunayake Air Base sports complex. Over 166 wrestlers competing under nine weight categories represented all SLAF establishments for this event. The Champs of the event managed to score 19 points whilst the runners up – ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit upon the direction of it’s Chairperson Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke, organized an entertainment programme celebrating Christmas, for the inmates of ward No. 13 at the Mulleriyawa Hospital recently (16 December 2009).  The evening consisted tea, the distribution of valuable gifts among the patients and staff whilst the SLAF band’s performance provi...

The weight lifters representing the SLAF secured the 44th national weight lifting championship held on 17 and 18 December 2009, at the Kelaniya University, indoor stadium premises. The Airmen participating at this event managed to establish three national records whilst the only Airwoman to compete also managed to set two new national records in the under 48Kg weight category. Emerging c...

Leading Air Craftman Nishantha who was enlisted to the SLAF January 2000, was last serving at the SLAF detachment Kappalthrei-Tricomalle, when he was a victim of an enemy Claymore mine attack on 11 April 2007. As a result he was badly wounded but worst of all he was blinded too.Understanding the situation, the chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Nelun Goonetileka took a genero...

The annual general meeting of the members of the Chamber Of Young Lanka Entrepreneurs (COYLE) was held last evening (17 December 2009) at the Hotel Galadari in which the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileka was invited as the chief guest whilst Mr Lalith Weeratunga, secretary to the his Excellency, the President attended as the guest...

Sixty Seven Student Officers of the Tri-Services following the No. 03 Defence Services Command and Staff Collage attended a presentation on the organization structure of the SLAF this afternoon (17 December 2009) at Air Force Head Quarter, Colombo.The presentation which is a part of the course syllabus was presented by the Director of Air Operations Air Vice Marshal Kolitha Goonetileke. ...

Leading Air Craftman Bandara went on to bat a remarkable innings of 97 runs as Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo beat Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka by 17 runs this evening (16 December 2009)at the inter-unit cricket championship finals held at the Rifle Green Sports grounds, Colombo. Winning the toss, SLAF Colombo opted to bat first and succeeded in scoring 167 runs for the ...

The inter-unit cycling meet yet another annual event in the SLAF sporting calendar was concluded recently (12 December 2009) at the run way track of SLAF Station Katukurunda. Over 80 cyclists representing 14 men’s and 04 women’s teams participated at this event. The participation of disabled airmen Jayalath (01318) and the oldest participant being at the age of 54 (civilian worker Mr...

A well equipped admin building comprising of modern and sophisticated infrastructure facilities was declared open by the Acting Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke at SLAF Station Palavi this morning (11 December 2009). This building was built for the purpose of facilitating the functions of the No 05 Air Defence Radar Squadron whi...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 31 Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at SLAF Base China Bay this morning (11 December 2009). The Director Welfare Air Commodore Rohitha Ranasinghe graced the occasion as chief guest.A total of 17 Officers from the Air Force in the rank of Squadron Leader and Flight Lieutenant 5 Officers from the ...

The inaugural sports meet of the Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess of SLAF Station Colombo was held last afternoon (10 December 2009) at the Rifle Green sports grounds Colombo. All members participated with great enthusiasm and Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo Group Captain Nishantha Dharamadasa with SLAF, Command Sports Officer Group Captain Harsha Fernando.graced the occasio...

President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveiled a monument in Nandikadal lagoon in Pudumathalan, Pudukudirruppu last morning (09 December 2009) in honour of the war heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice in the final battle, to eradicate terrorism and its leadership. Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa,acting Chief of Defence Staff and Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, Army ...

The annual concert of the pre-school of Sri Lanka Air Force Base China Bay, was held recently (30 November 2009) at the pre- school premises itself. The concert is being held for the first time since its inception early this year following a concept introduced by the present chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke. The pre-school is a welfar...

The annual children’s party of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ekala  was held last evening at the station premises. Famous film producer Mr. Somarathna Dissanayaka and directress of the film coperation Mrs. Nadika Gunasekara were invited as the chief guests. A popular singing group also performed at this event making it more glamorous....

The Canadian Defence Advisor, Col. Richard Ryder Burbidge paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters this afternoon (08 December 2009) and met with the Commander of the Air Force and Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke.Official plaques and pleasantries were exchanged between the two at this occasion....

The Annual General Meetings of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held this evening (07 December 2009) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium under the patronage of Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke, the Chairperson. At the Meeting the new Executive Committee was selected for the year of 2010.During the function 8 Wheel chairs and a pair of spectacles were donated among needy per...

A newly built fully fledged swimming pool and a four storied building was declared open at the Defence Services College, by HE the President, Mahinda Rajapaksha this morning (07 December 2009). The opened swimming pool was built entirely under the supervision of the Sri Lanka Air Force, whilst the four storied building was built by the 6th regiment of the Sri Lanka Army Engineers.The ins...

The NCO Management School, established with the prime intention of providing a sound academic knowledge to the Non Commissioned Officers of the SLAF, held its 40th batch passing out ceremony recently (04 December 2009). The course which has a duration of approximately 3 months, mainly focuses on sharpening the leadership and management skill of its trainees. The Award ceremony was h...

The 46th inter-unit athletics meet-2009 was held on 2nd and 3rd November 2009 at the sports grounds of Air Force Base Katunayaka. Over 400 athletes representing all Bases and Stations of the SLAF and 09 schools invitation relay teams also took part at this annual event. The Director Welfare of the SLAF    graced the awards ceremony as the chief guest for this event.Scoring...