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...

The Change of Command Parade at the No. 3 Air Defence Radar Squadron Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila was held today (8 January 2020).The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WGND Wewakumbura MSc (Def & Start Stu), MSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over duties to Group Captain PC Dissanayake RSP, USP, MSc (Def & Start Stu), psc. The ceremonial Handing over / Tak...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Ground Stewards Advanced Course, Catering Assistants Basic Course, Ground Stewards Basic Course and the NVQ Certificate awarding for the trainees who have earned their NVQ qualifications was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya today (08 January 2020). The Deputy Director Finance, Group Captain TI Fernando g...

The Base Commander, SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha declared open the newly constructed building of the Coir Mattress Manufacturing facility of the Research and Development Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake today (8 January 2020).Command Research and Development Officer, Air Commodore JP Balasooriya, Formation CO’s of SLAF Base Katunayake, Officers and Other Ranks of the...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala, Group Captain DSC Fernando RSP and two Bars, USP, Pg Dip (LRHRM) handed over duties to Wing Commander MHMTCK Bandara during the traditional change of command parade today (7 Jan 2020).The Outgoing Commanding Officer addressed the parade and thanked all personnel of the Station for the support they extended du...

The 10th anniversary of SLAF Station Piduruthalagala and No 7 ADRS was celebrated on 5 January 2020 under the guidance of the Commanding officer, Group Caption DSC Fernando.  A Shramadana campaign was conducted at the 'Shanthipura Vidiyalaya' on 3rd January 2020 along with the formation day.The anniversary day began with the customary Working Parade at Station Parade ground. This wa...

The No. 63 Junior Command and Staff Course commenced on 2nd January 2020 at the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy, China Bay. The Opening Address was conducted by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore RAUP Rajapaksa followed by the Commanding Officer’s Address. The Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor also briefed the Student Officers about important as...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a Wheel Chair to Flight Sergeant Dassanayake DRSB (Operations Ground) yesterday (2nd January 2020). This donation was done for his disable mother and the donation took place at the Seva Vanitha Unit at Air Force Headquarters....

The 39th Anniversary of SLAF Station Palaly was celebrated on 1st January 2020. The history of Station dates back to the 1940s. The then, Royal Air Force Kankasanturai was established in 1940s to support RAF Squadrons in World War II.  After independence, the abandoned airfield was taken over by the Civil Aviation Department until it was taken over by the SLAF to establish SLAF Stat...

The taking over parade of ceremonial duties at the President's House was held yesterday (01 January 2020).SLAF took over the duties from the Sri Lanka Navy for a period of three months. The ceremonial duties will be carried out by the Colour Wing of the SLAF, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ground Operations....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias made his New Year’s address to the Air Force Board of Management, All Officers, Other Ranks and civilian staff of AFHQ, SLAF Station Colombo and all Air Force establishments today, 1 January 2020, the first working day of the year 2020.  The Commander’s address was streamed live to all establishments of the SLAF. The Com...

The Children's Party of Air Force Headquarters and SLAF Station Colombo was held yesterday (30 December 2019). A large number of personnel serving at SLAF Station Colombo and Air Force Headquarters along with their families participated.The programme commenced at 1500 hrs and comprised of an array of entertainment which included a Magic Show, Air Dog Show, games for children, music and b...

A comprehensive sea rescue training programme was carried out on 28 December 2019 for the No 14 Regiment Special Forces Basic Course by Regiment Special Forces Training School and No 7 Helicopter Squadron at Sweat Bay beach area at SLAF Academy China Bay, with participation of Instructors from the RSF Training School, Pilots and Air Crew of No 07 Helicopter Squadron. The training program...