A delegation from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Sky Divers Team visited SLAF Station Ampara from 10th to 13th of July 2017, in order to conduct combined sky diving exercises in view of exchanging knowledge and techniques for future cooperation between the IAF and SLAF.

The exercise was carried out by SLAF MI 17 helicopter over three days with the participation of 33 members including 14 officers and 19 other ranks from IAF and 03 Officers and 26 from SLAF counterpart.

Most of the IAF jumpers were well experienced combat free fallers. This proved an invaluable opportunity for Squadron Leader MAV Gomes and Sergeant Liyanarachchi who got to make jumps using IAF combat free fall chutes for the first time on Sri Lanka soil, adding a golden inscription to SLAF parachute history.  

Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara Group Captain HWR Chandima and visiting dignitary Group Captain Arun Marwaha, Director Para Operation IAFHQ Delhi exchanged mementos to mark this remarkable occasion.