SLAF Station Sigiriya celebrated its 37th Anniversary today (19 April 2022). The anniversary celebration commenced with the customary working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain BWDNM Samarakoon.         Following the parade, a tree planting programme was arranged at the camp premises and also a Community Service project took p...

The traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade took place today (18 April 2022) at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palaly where the acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BP Widanapathirane MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Group Captain SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA (Def Stu), MITD (SL), psc.Group Captain SPVK Senadheera previously held the ...

A traditional water saluting ceremony was held to mark the arrival of two MI 17 SH Armed version helicopters to SLAF Aviation Unit 7th Contingent at Central African Republic.Dispatching of two Helicopters was taken place from Sri Lanka to Bangui in Central African Republic on 01 April 2022.  Subsequently aircraft assembling, ground runs and air tests were carried out at Bangui. &nbs...

Sri Lanka Air Force Avurudu Pola which is an annual event organized by the Directorate of Welfare and SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (11 April 2022) at ‘Sports Arena’ at SLAF Base Katunayake.The Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Hemantha Soysa graced the Avurudu Pola as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management a...

According to a concept of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in view of felicitating Retired Air Force Officers by providing leisure and re-creational facilities to appreciate their utmost service to Nation, newly constructed “CESSNA COTTAGE” Retired Officers‘  Holiday Home at Nuwara Eliya was virtually declared open by the Commander yesterday (09 Ap...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana was handed over to the family of Flight Sergeant Lakmal   KPR yesterday  (08 April 2022).This Project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit whilst the construction was carried out by SLAF Station Koggala. The overall project was complete...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 69 Junior Command and Staff Course was held yesterday (08 April 2022) at the Junior Command and Staff College Auditorium at the SLAF Academy China Bay. The Director Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The ceremony marked the end of a 14 week long course attended by a total of 29 Officers out of which 28 Of...

The Inter Unit Billiard and Snooker Championship – 2022 was held at SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (07 April 2022). The awarding ceremony took place at the Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake with the graceful presence of Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal CHR Soysa as the Chief Guest.SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as the Inter Unit Champions whilst SLAF Base Anuradhapura secured the runner...

In conjunction with the Kanugahawewa model village project, another promising task accomplished by the SLAF in renovating the playground at Kebithigollewa Central College under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The newly renovated playground at Kebithigollewa Central College was vested to the students yesterday (05 April 2022) with the particip...

SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa conducted a blood donation campaign yesterday (05 April 2022) under the guidance of Commanding Officer Combat Training School Diyatalawa , Air Commodore PSN Fernando at Station hospital premises together with the blood bank of the Base Hospital Diyatalawa.This campaign was conducted as a part of 71st anniversary celebration of the SLAF. A cross sect...

The 31st phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully concluded at the “Vidyavimukti Temple Kumburupitiya” today (05 April 2022) by SLAF Academy China Bay under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The water project was handed over to the residents of Kumburupitiya by the Acting Commandant, Air Commodore Chandima Alwis.The Kumburupitiy...

The 30th phase of the Guwan Mithudam project was successfully completed yesterday (04 April 2022) at the Samagipura, Mahadiulwewa area by the SLAF Station Morawewa under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. Thereby, a water purification plant was successfully installed and handed over to general public.The purification plant was installed in vi...

Sri Lanka Squash Federation organized an Open Double Tournament form 26th March to 4th April 2022 at Squash Courts in Sapper’s Leisure Bay Sports Complex Mattegoda under the generous sponsorship of “Edinborough”. The Award Ceremony was also held at same venue yesterday (4 April 2022) and the event was graced by the Strategic Advisor of Edinborough Products (Pvt) Limited, Mr. Nandan...

The SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 61st Anniversary yesterday (03 April 2022) under the leadership of present Commandant, Air Commodore AV Jayasekera. In line with this a tree planting program was arranged at the Marble Beach Resort premises followed by an environmental cleaning programme at picturesque Marble Beach with participation of all officers and other ranks under the patr...

The newly constructed ‘SKYMASTER RETREAT’ Retired Officers’ Holiday Home at SLAF Station Koggala was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana on virtual platform  today (03 April 2022). The fully furnished and air conditioned holiday home is consisted with a living room, a dining room, a pantry and four bedrooms along with electrical ap...

The rotation was successfully completed from 29 March to 02 April 2022 through UN provided AN-124 aircraft in which two MI-17 helicopters dispatched to SLAF Aviation Contingent in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and three MI-17 helicopters returned to Sri Lanka after completion of its operational tenure.The aircraft rotation was coordinated through SLAF UN Mission Cell under the super...

The 17th National Wushu Championship was held from 30th March 2022 to 03rd April 2022 at New Town Indoor Stadium at Ratnapura where SLAF Wushu players could fly the SLAF Flag high     with their achievements.  During the National Championship, 11 contesters of SLAF Wushu pool bagged 15 medals including five Golds in both Sanda and Thaolu events.  This performance...

No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana which is famously known as the cradle for all transport pilots celebrates its 26th Anniversary today (02 April 2022). The squadron was established in 1996 which was previously known as No 201 Squadron. The renowned Y-12 aircraft are utilizing since its inception and progressively strengthen up the inventory with the induction of B-2...

The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 33rd Anniversary today (02 April 2022). The Wing was established at SLAF Base Ratmalana on 02nd April 1989.The anniversary celebration commenced with a Working Parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain KRP Ekanayaka and followed by a tree planting campaign.The day’s proceedings w...

The Eagles thrashed the Soldiers and shifted to a critical victory scoring 27 points against Army Sports Club at Havelock Grounds Colombo during the Sri Lanka Rugby XVs Inter-club ‘A’ Division Rugby tournament held today (01 April 2022).SLAF led during the first half 15-08 with 02 tries, 01 penalty and one being successfully converted. Nuwan Perera made the first penalty kick includi...

The No 01 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 64th Anniversary today(01 April 2022). The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing was established at SLAF Base Katunayake on 01 April 1958. The anniversary celebration commenced with a Working Parade and it was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Group Captain LAD Prasan...