Today (30th September 2010) the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke  donated a newly built house with furniture and  house hold equipment  to the wife of Corporal Fernando HPND (22824), Mrs. MDD Kumari and her daughter, under the "Anula Fernando Housing Project" launched by Seva Vanitha Unit of  the Sri...

A new batch of ‘Rope Rescue’ trained SLAF personnel  passed out yesterday (28th September 2010) after a practical session carried out on the sea close to the Browns Beach Hotel in, Negambo. The practical session was carried out in collaboration with the No. 04 Helicopter Squadron.A team consisting of forty two  selected Fire fighters, Gunners and Air Gunners were given a 22...

Sri Lanka Air Force Men and Women emerged Champions in the Defence Services Volleyball Championship. The finals were worked off yesterday (27th September 2010) at the indoor courts at the Ambeypussa Army Camp.The spectators had an opportunity to witness  a thrilling final between SLAF and the Navy. In the first match  the Air Women  won the first set 25-11. The women...

A Bangladesh National Defence College delegation consisting of 29 senior officers paid a visit to Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (28th September 2010).The contingent was welcomed by the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke who held an informal discussion after which plaques were exchanged.Later the Director Air Operations...

Rendering an indispensable service since the day of its inception, the valiant No. 07 Transport Helicopter Squadron of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda recently celebrated its 16th anniversary on 14 September, 2010 with a shramadhana campaign and an alms giving.  The Squadron’s anniversary is celebrated with lighter hearts and spirit this year, with a focus on social responsibility entruste...

Directorate of Dental Services of Sri Lanka Air Force made a land mark in the History of Dentistry in Sri Lanka by arranging and conducting a scientific sessions and work shop for Dental Assistants from 15 to 17 Sep 2010 at SLAF Base Anuradhapura.It is the first time Continuous Professional Development Program of this nature was organized in Sri Lanka. The Program was organized and condu...

The Defence Services Weight lifting Championship was worked out on 23rd September 2010 at the Panagoda Army camp premises. In this event the mens and womens ( trial ) championship was won by the SLAF. Corporal Bandara WGK and Air Craftswoman Peduruarachchi SD were adjudged the Best Lifters of the male and female categories.The points table and the results are as followsMENS  ...

The Defence Services Rowing Championships – 2010 was successfully concluded on the waters of the Bolgoda Lake on 21st September 2010.This event created history in Sri Lankan Rowing as it was the first ever rowing regatta conducted exclusively between the Armed Forces. The event was competed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Navy Rowing teams and was held as a Trial...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged Champions by defeating the Army netballers in the Defence Services Finals yesterday (24th September 2010) at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.In a thrilling encounter both teams fought neck and neck. The scores of each quarter are as follows.1st  QuarterSri lanka Air Force             &n...

The  Defence Services Games 2010 theme song was launched by the President Defence Services Sports Board, Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke on 23rd September 2010 at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium.“Yamu Yamu Peratama” a concept of the Commander of the Air Force was composed by the popular Sri Lankan  Band �...

Sri Lanka Air Force men and the Navy women won the respective Championships at  Defence Services Badminton held at  the Royal College Indoor Stadium on 21st September 2010. During the event, men and women of the tri services fought against each other to to be crowned the champions.In the Men’s event, with 07 wins SLAF secured  the Gold whilstThe Army (5 wins) and Navy (0...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Netball team became the 2nd Runner up in the National Netball tournament 2010. The tournament was held during 18th and 19th September 2010 at the Nittawela grounds, Kandy.Thirteen teams, including all best in the island took part with only Seylan Bank and HNB outdoing the SLAF girls.During the tournament the SLAF defeated Girls High School  Kandy, Kurun...

An Indian National Defence College delegation consisting of 16 senior officers paid a visit to Sri Lanka Air Force headquarters yesterday (20th September 2010).The contingent was welcomed by the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke  who held an informal  discussion  after which plaques were exchanged.Later the Dire...

The annual inter formation swimming meet of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was held on 16th September 2010 at the Base swimming pool.All personnel, according to their sections were grouped in to six teams. The following were events were held to decide the winning team of the annual swimming meet.                      &nbs...

Intelligence personnel of Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Vavuniya recovered a cache of weapons in the general area of Wellamulliwaikkal on Friday 18 September.The recoveries which included a damaged  T-56 weapon and over 600 hundred rounds of ammunition were done under the direction of the Base Commander of SLAF Vavuniya.Following are the recovered items:01- T-56 (Mark-1 in Damaged )01...

The intelligence division of SLAF Trikonamadu recovered a store of weapons in the general area of Wellamulliwaikkal and Karemulliwaikkal last Tuesday (14 September).  A team led by Pilot Officer P.S.D.D. Rupasinghe went to the said location on a tip off received by an ex-LTTE cadre currently detained at the Trikonamadu Rehabilitation Centre.Recovered items were subsequently handed o...

It was a moment of utmost pride and patriotism for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the commissioning parade of the 51st Intake of Officers Cadets and the passing out parade of both the No.146 Intake of  the Regular Airmen recruit course and the No.07 Intake - Direct Entry Regular Airmen course yesterday (September 17) at  the SLAF Academy in China Bay.Taking  the salu...

Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Air force won the much awaited Defence Services Games Athletic men and women events respectively. The meet was held during 13th, 14th and 15th September 2010 at the Sugathadasa Stadium.  Sergeant Mendis TKL of the Army (800 M – 1.49.78) and Corporal Chandrika Rasnayaka of Sri Lanka Air Force (200 M- 24.26 Sec) were adjudged as the Best Male and Fem...

Army beat  the SLAF in a thrilling and hard faught Hand Ball final played at the Royal Collage Sports Complex last afternoon (16 Sept). The vastly experinced soldiers showed their prowess warding off continuos assaults by the determined Airman.The game as in any inter service game was hotly contested with neither giving the other  an opening. The Army goal keeper, with his shee...

The first ever hand ball tournament of which Defence Services engaged, took place at the Royal College Sports Complex yesterday (15th September 2010).The Army played against the Navy in the first match where the soldiers took the upper hand from the beginning and dominated the entire match by scoring 24 against the Navy’s 08 goals. Corporal Rathnayaka MMNHC of the Army scored 07 goals....

The Air Force Rowing team participating at the 26th National Rowing Championships and rowed in style to emerge Champions of the Men’s Over 19 Category and were awarded the Major General Percy Fernando Memorial Trophy.In addition the team also emerged as Runners up in the Men’s Open category. The SLAF "over 19" team won three gold medals out of four events it participated  in whi...