Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made an official visit to SLAF Base Vavuniya yesterday (04 September 2022).  The Commander was accompanied by Acting Base Commander, Wing Commander Nushan Rajapaksa. The Commander visited the No.02 Air Defence Radar Squadron and Officers’ Mess to review the standards maintained and the progress of the development of each...

No 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot located at SLAF Base Katunayake possessed a glamorous history since 1951 by rendering, 71 years of dedicated service to the nation in times of need.The depot was established on 04 September 1951 by the Royal Ceylon Air Force under the Command of Flt Lt GNU Chignal. After the change of Royal Ceylon Air Force into the Sri Lanka Air Force on 1972, the depo...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made a formal visit to SLAF Academy China Bay yesterday (03 September 2022). The Commander was accompanied by the Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara. The Commander carried out an inspection at the No.1 Flying Training Wing and Officer Cadets’ Accommodations to review the standards maintained and...

After a series of official visits to the Air Force establishments Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made SLAF Station Batticaloa as the final location for the day during his visiting session yesterday (03 September 2022).  The Commander was accompanied by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Batticaloa, Group Captain Pradeep Warnasooriya. The Commander visi...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made a formal visit to SLAF Station Ampara yesterday (03 September 2022).  The Commander was accompanied by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana. The Commander made random visits to the station's Agro unit, Regiment Training School and Airmen’s Mess to inspect the standards ma...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a newly constructed Officers’ Accommodation Block at SLAF Station Katukurunda yesterday (03 September 2022).This project marked the fulfilment of a long-stood requirement at SLAF Station Katukurunda which was well progressed up until its completion by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Asitha He...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with his lady Mrs Charmini Pathirana hosted a maiden dinner in honour of the students in the First Course of the prestigious National Defence College and their spouses yesterday (02 September 2022) at the Commander’s House. Expressing his true spirits of appreciation and regards towards the Commandant National Defenc...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Karunathilake KMNS. The house warming ceremony was held yesterday (02 September 2022) at Kurunduwaththa Kadaweediya, Minuwangoda with the participation of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This Project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit whilst the construction was carried ...

Maldivian Defence Advisor of the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Sri Lanka Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Air Force Headquarters today (02 September 2022).The outgoing Maldivian Defence Advisor, Colonel Ismail Naseer also made his farewell call on to the Commander of the Air Force and express...

No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 65th anniversary yesterday (01 September 2022). The Squadron was established on 01 September 1957, at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake under the command of Flight Lieutenant PH Mendis. During the year 1985, it has been shifted to Ratmalana Air Force Base and later in the year 2011, it was again shifted to the Air For...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake celebrated its 71stAnniversary yesterday (01 September 2022). SLAF Base Katunayake was initially established by the Royal Air Force in 1940 to serve as a transit base. After Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948, Katunayake Base was re-opened as a flying wing with 4 Chipmunk aircraft on 01st September 1951. The first Commanding Officer of this Base was...

No 1 Flying Training Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 71st anniversary yesterday (01 September 2022).Marking the occasion a parade was held at the wing premises and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander IS Mallawaarachchi which was followed by a tree planting programme and a friendly Softball Cricket Tournament held between the wing personnel at the academy sp...

Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay proudly celebrated its 22nd anniversary today (01 September 2022) under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RND Senadheera. The celebration commenced with the address to all the ranks by the Commanding Officer.The Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School is a prominent training formation th...

The first meeting of the Defence Services Sports Board (DSSB) under the new presidency of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshall Sudarshana Pathirana for the year 2022/ 2023 was held at Air Force Headquarters today morning (01 September 2022). The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne also attended the ...

The Change of Command of SLAF Trade Training School Ekala held today (31 August 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DBV Weerasinghe USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu), psc handed over the command to Group Captain SPS Martino USP, Msc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu) Aero Eng, C En...

The Badge Awarding Ceremony of No. 49 Basic Airborne Course was held at the Drop Zone SLAF Station Ampara yesterday (29 August 2022). The Director Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal Janaka Amerasinghe graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain Priyadarshana, Commanding Officer Parachute Training School Wing Commander MAV Gomis, all ...

SLAF Men’s and Women’s claimed the top honours at the Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2022 at National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium, Maharagama, yesterday (28 August 2022).SLAF Men defeated Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) 3-0 in the crucial "Super League Men's Final" match, dominating from the opening whistle. The opening set ended with a close 27-25 victory for ...

The change of command of General Engineering Wing SLAF Katunayake was held yesterday (29 August 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SPS Martino USP, Msc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu) Aero Eng, C Eng, Pg Dip (HRM), GCGI (SL), FIE (SL), MIE (SL), MIET (UK), MIIE (SL), MR Ae S,...

The Change of Command of Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (29 August 2022). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises where the outgoing  Commanding Officer  Group Captain MPPC Perera MSc (Mgt) handed over the command to Group Captain MCM Fernando USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def &...

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Shotgun Nationals 2022 was conducted from 26 Aug to 28 Aug 22 at Sri Lanka Army Shooting Range Complex, Panagoda.  More than 158 top Shooters from 14 top level shooting clubs in the country including sister services and Police were participated in this major Championship. 02 Officers, 06 Men Shooters and 04 Women Shooters fro...

Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS) celebrated its 06th anniversary on 27th August 2022. The Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron was established in 2015 at SLAF Base Katunayake with the primary vision of making a training platform for Fire Fighters and repair/maintain works of fire vehicles/pumps. Apart from that, the Repair and Development (R&...