SLAF Base Hingurakgoda completed yet another Community Service Project with the blessing and guidance of the  Diocesan Director of Pontifical Mission Societies Sri Lanka,  Rev. Fr. Basil Rohan Fernando on 24 September 2020.In a charming ceremony, the ownership of the newly built house was handed over to Mr. Ranjith Soyza and his family at Diyabeduma on the same day. The ceremon...

The United Nation Service Medal Awarding Parade of 5th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent, MINUSCA was held on 23 September 2020 at the Contingent in Bria, Central African Republic with precautionary measures in place against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Parade was followed by a Sri Lankan Cultural event and a Drill Display performed by the contingent members. The Contingent Commander, Wing Co...

The SLAF Academy China Bay launched a cleaning programme along the coastal belt of Sri Lanka from the Uppuveli Beach area, Trincomalee under the directives of the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa with the participation of the Governor of the Eastern Province, Hon. Anuradha Yahampath as the Chief Guest today (23 September 2020). This event was organized to contribute to the Na...

Colonel Muhammad Safdar, the newly appointed Defence Adviser to the High Commission of Pakistan for Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (23 September 2020) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Adviser and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The No 7 Helicopter Squadron located at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda, asserts of a glamorous history from 1994 to date, by rendering 26 years of dedicated service, to the nation in times of need. The Squadron, initially established as the No. 401 squadron on 23 September 1994 with Bell 212s and Bell 206s, was re-designated as the No.7 Squadron on 23 March 1996.Marking the occasi...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Katukurunda conducted a Book Donation Programme at Dodamgoda Gallassa Primary School on 20 September 2020. Two hundred and fifty one (251) school children from School benefited from the event.The Event was initiated under the guidance and support of Commanding Officer, Group Captain Buddhika Piyasiri and books were donated by all service personal of ...

Troops from SLAF Base Katunayake launched a cleaning programme along the coastal belt of Sri Lanka from the Browns Beach area, Negombo under the directives of the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha on 19 September 2020 to contribute to the National Marine Resources Conservation Week (19-25 September 2020) that coincides with the International Coastal Cleanup Day-2020. D...

In keeping with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Ministry of Health a Bell 412 helicopter transported two human Livers and a pair of kidneys from Polonnaruwa to Colombo yesterday (20 September 2020).The Bell 412 Helicopter from the No 4 Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana successfully transported the human organs by air from the District General H...

SLAF Fire Fighters attached to the Sri Dalada Maligawa rushed to the site yesterday morning (20 September 2020) when a multi-storied building in Buwelikada, Kandy caved-in and collapsed on to a hotel located down below it. Five (5) fire fighters from the SLAF Fire and Rescue Unit located at the Sri Dalada Maligawa were informed and as a result rushed to assist in the rescue mission which...

The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Katunayake celebrated its 11th Anniversary yesterday (20 September 2020). The Wing was established at SLAF Base Katunayake on 20th September 2009 and it has become the key maintenance organization of National Air Defence Element of Sri Lanka.In line with the celebrations, the Wing organized a Shramadhana Campaign and an Alms Giving Programme at ‘Meths...

The No 1 Mechanical Transport, Repair and Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake have designed and developed a Low Cost locally manufactured Utility Vehicle to be used as a dedicated Tea Run Vehicle.This innovative design was presented to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias on the 18th of September 2020, during the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Katunayake. T...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake for the year 2020 today (18 September 2020).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal HSS Thuiyacontha and awarded Certificates of Commendation to a Master Warra...

62 civilians arrived from the India and 08 civilians arrived from Middle East countries were quarantined respectively at the SLAF Quarantine Centres at Palaly and Mullaitivu were released today (18 September 2020). These Quarantine Centres were established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s effort of co...

The Traffic Lane Law which is being implemented to reduce the traffic congestion in Colombo and suburbs along with bus priority lanes was re-introduced from yesterday (14 September 2020) by the Sri Lanka Police.The lane law which was temporarily suspended in the Western Province during the Coronavirus pandemic was re-enforced with the aim of educating the public for three days from yeste...

21 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre Mullaitivu were released today (14 September 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.These civilians wer...

49 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases at Welisara were released on Friday (11 September 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias with the renovation of Wards 11 and 12 of the Welisara...

A house constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Jayasena WDG (Catering Assistant). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Bokkawala, Kandy on 11 September 2020.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit while construction was carr...

Seva Vanitha Unit organized a special donation programme for children of the Katugampala Primary School on 11 September 2020. This donation programme was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias.Renovation of the School Library was carried out by Civil Engineering troops at SLAF Station Mirigama under the supervision of the Commandi...

Under the guidance of Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit has organized a lecture on “Prevention of Dangerous Drugs” on 10 September 2020. The programme was conducted by Mr. Sanath Gamage at the Main Auditorium of the SLAF Trade Training School at Ekala.The Acting Commanding Officer of the SLAF Trade Training School, Group Capt...

A workshop on New Dynamic Approach to Lesson Planning and Syllabus Designing was conducted by the SLAF Trade Training School on the 9th and 10th of September 2020. This special workshop was conducted by Dr. Bimali Indrarathne, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the York University in the United Kingdom. The workshop was conducted with the aim of enhancing the standard of English among SLA...

The Prize Giving Ceremony of the SLAF the "Guwan Siththara" All Island Art competition was held at Air Force Headquarters today (10th September 2020) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. This year’s competition which was held in line with the 69th Anniversary of the SLAF was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic situation.Nine (9) children who w...