The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 168 Basic Fire Fighter Course was held at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake on 31st January 2020.The chief Fire Officer, Wing Commander CP Hettiarachchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Acting Commanding Officer of the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron, Squadron Lea...

The No 49 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing of the SLAF came into action yesterday when a Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft took off from Bandaranike International Airport to repatriate students in the Chinese province of Wuhan, affected by the Novel Corona Virus outbreak.The flying crew departed Sri Lanka garbed in safety attire from the CBRNE unit and landed back a...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Flight Sergeant Jayathilake RPA (Retired) yesterday (31 January 2020).The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias at Hathraliyadda.The construction was carried out by the Civil Engineering Wing of the SLAF and SLAF Station Sigiriya. The ...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias attended  the opening ceremony of the Refurbished Nalanda College Pavilion and the newly constructed Smart Class Room today (31 January 2020) as the Chief Guest on the invitation of the Principal of Nalanda College Colombo, Mr. Thilak Waththuhewa.The Opening Ceremony was witnessed by the Director Civil Engineering,...

SLAF Men’s team emerged as Champions while the Women’s team became Runners Up at the Defence Services Beach Volleyball Championship 2020.Defence Services Beach Volleyball Championship 2020 was held from 27th to 30th of January 2020 at Public Beach Park in Negombo. During the finals SLAF Men’s Team defeated SL Army (2-0) while the SL Army Women’s Team defeated SLAF Women’s team ...

Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahmood called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (28 January 2020).Upon arrival at Air Force Headquarters the Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal CB Labrooy. The Chief of Naval Staff was then accorded a Gu...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s boxing team emerged Runners-Up at the 94th National Boxing Championship organized by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka. Tournament was held at the ROYAL- MAS Arena, Royal College, Colombo from 21st to 24th January 2020.Air Force Boxers (Men & Women) were able to secure 2 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze medals. More than 200 competitors representing Sri Lan...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit organized a book donation programme for school children of the Ampara area on 23rd and 24th January 2020. This donation progamme was organized under the Guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias in liaison with the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara.  In addition to the book donation programme, a...

The opening address of No.8 Airfield and Base Defence Proficiency Course for 10 Bangladeshi Air Force personnel including 4 Officers in the ranks of Flight Lieutenant and Flying Officer was held at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa on 23 January 2020. The event was held under the auspices of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Combat Training School, Air Commodore Chaminda Wickramaratne....

A ceremony organized to welcome newly admitted students of Sengathio Pre- School located near SLAF Station Mullaitivu was held on 18 January 2020 with the participation of students, parents and distinguished invitees.During this event, Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain AN Wijesiriwardena handed over an assortment of gifts which included school bags and essential stationary...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias declared open the newly constructed Corporals’ Social Club, Airmens’ & Airwomens’ Social Club and the Sky Mall Welfare Complex at the SLAF Academy China Bay yesterday (18 January 2020). The requirement of these new facilities had been long felt for the Academy and had been completed under the directives of the Commander...

45 Officer Cadets and 10 Lady Officer Cadets from the 59th and 60th Officer Cadet Intakes, the 11th and 12th Lady Officer Cadet Intakes and the 34th Kotelawala Defence University Intake passed out from SLAF Academy China Bay this morning (17 January 2020). In addition to the commissioning of Officer Cadets, those who completed their Flight Cadets Course received their Flying Brevets as w...

No. 33 Land Based Air Defence (LBAD) Wing at SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated its 9th Anniversary on 17 January 2020 under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander RAYD Ranathunga. In line with the formation day, arrangements were made to donate Shoes to 24 children at Kammalakkulama Primary School, Mihinthalaya and a Shramadana campaign was conducted at the same school on ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias carried out an unscheduled visit of SLAF Station Morawewa on 16 January 2020. During the visit, he inspected the newly renovated Anicut Project, Par Boiling Project and the ongoing paddy cultivation along with other agricultural projects at the Station.  The Commander also planted a Tom EJC Mango plant at the Station premises...

A Pirith Chanting Ceremony followed by an Alms Giving was conducted at the Research and Development Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SWCP Bodhiseela on the 14th and 15th of January 2020. This was conducted to invoke blessing on those who made the supreme sacrifice and who are serving at present.The event was attended by of Base Command...

Seva Vanitha Unit organized a donation programme for school children of the Anamaduwa Kothalakemiyawa Kanishta Vidyalaya on 14 January 2020. This donation was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias in liaison with the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palavi.During this event essential School items, Stationary and Lunch pack...

The IPSC Handgun Nationals -2019 organized by the National Rifle Association was held from 10 to 13 January 2020 at the Sri Lanka Army Pistol Shooting Range Complex, Panaluwa. More than 192 top Shooters from 14 Shooting Clubs in the country including Army, Navy and Police participated at this major event. 13 male shooters and 7 female shooters from the SLAF participated for the event and...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne visited Air Force Headquarters this morning (13 January 2020). This is his first visit to AFHQ after assuming duties as the Secretary of Defence.Upon arrival at Air Force Headquarters the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal CB La...

The change of command at the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa was held today (13 January 2020)The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana RSP, USP, MDS, MIExpE, psc handed over the duties to Air Commodore C Wickramaratne RWP, USP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu-USA), psc. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Gunawardana will be proceeding for overseas training. The...

The Badge Awarding Parade of the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Training School for No 37, 38 Officers and No 52, 53 Airmen EOD Basic Courses was held on 11 January 2020 at SLAF Station Palavi. Air Commodore C Wickramaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The parade comprised with 5 Air Force Officers, 1 Naval Officer, 43 Airmen and 4 Airwomen. At the ceremony, 53 trainees received ...

The No 3 Maritime Squadron celebrated its 1st anniversary yesterday (11 January 2020) after being re-established at SLAF Academy China Bay. The Squadron was initially established in December 1971 at SLAF China Bay by the then Commander of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal PH Mendis and was operational until 1993. The Squadron was re-established in 2019 and equipped with Y-12 and B-200 airc...