His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremoniously re-launched the Air Force Museum at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana today (05 November 2009).

The museum which was originally set up as the air craft preservation & storage unit (AP&SU) in 1993 has been restructured as the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum. It is the only museum dedicated to aviation and the history of Sri Lanka Air Force in the Island.

The modernization of the Air Force museum was a brainchild of Air Chief Marshal WDMRJ Goonetileke, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force. New Exhibits and facilities have been added to the Sri Lanka Air Force museum.

The museum has several hangers which house photo galleries, mini theatres and air craft of historical importance, equipment and arms used since 1951. Several vintage air craft, vehicles and equipment has been restored to operational condition by a dedicated team of Air Force engineers and technicians.

The museum is now opened to the public on all days other than Sunday, Monday, Public Holidays and Poya days from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Reservation to visit the museum can be made online or through written communication.

Website: http://museum.airforce.lk