Air Force News
6:27pm on Thursday 3rd March 2016
A reception to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, yesterday. A distinguished gathering of public servants, diplomats, senior officers of the Army, Navy and the Police joined with past commanders of the Air Force, senior Air Force officers both retired and serving, senior warrant officers, senior n...
3:47pm on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
The 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on 02 March 2016 by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, addressed the parade held at AFHQ premises and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on it's 65th Anniversary. The Commander  thanked all members past and present and their families f...
11:00pm on Tuesday 1st March 2016
The Special Entertainment Programme  organized to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at Independence Square this evening (01 March  2016)This colourful evening comprised of a drill display by the SLAF Colour Wing, Western and Eastern dancing performances of the SLAF dancers, music by the SLAF Military Band, SLAF Cultural Band and a special perfor...
10:56pm on Tuesday 1st March 2016
The third variety show organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala was held at Galle Football ground   on 28 February 2016 to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The show was made possible by the patronage of eminent personalities of the area and participation of the large gathering of the civil community.The show was made colourful by the d...
1:17pm on Tuesday 1st March 2016
The Air Force 11th Open Squash Championship was held from  23 February 2016  with the participation of 300 participants and successfully concluded this evening (29 February 2016 ) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Squash Complex, Ratmalana.Ravindu Laksiri of Sri Lanka Air Force and Mihilya Methsarani of Srimawo Girl’s School Colombo won the Men’s and Women’s Open Championships r...
12:40pm on Tuesday 1st March 2016
The variety show organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay was held at Ehamparam Grounds Trincomalee, on 26 February 2016 to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The show was made possible by the patronage of eminent personalities of the area and participation of the large gathering of the civil community.The show was made colourful by the dog show...
4:07pm on Sunday 28th February 2016
With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by the servicemen, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala authorized to donate two (02) land plots owned by the SLAF in Ruppawattha , Matara to 28277 Cpl Kulathunga KMS and 31726 Cpl Amith HA as a distress relief. A donation ceremony of title deeds was held on 29 February 2016 at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colomb...
6:58pm on Saturday 27th February 2016
“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016” was held for the 17th consecutive year, coinciding with the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 25th ,26th and 27th February 2016  in 3 stages. Cyclists from overseas countries and all around the country participated in this race covering a total distance of 442km. Ashen Tharuka of the Air Force won the ov...
3:12pm on Friday 26th February 2016
The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the SLAF Station Koggala. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Weerawila, Group Captain PSN Fernando flagged off the race from Weerawila and cyclist reached their destination through the flat southern route. Air Force cyclist Nidush Nirantha  won the 2nd leg whilst Sajith Hasantha (SLPA) and Krishan Madushank...
6:45pm on Thursday 25th February 2016
The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning in front of SLAF Headquarters. Conducted to mark the 65th anniversary of the SLAF, this year’s race is the 17th such, and is sponsored by Abans Ltd.The Men's  race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Embilipitiya today, covering a...
6:44pm on Thursday 25th February 2016
A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Alubomulle Dhammalankara Therowas held at SLAF Headquarters on 24February 2016. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Gagan Bulathsinghala , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme....
9:13am on Thursday 25th February 2016
The first variety show organized to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at Public Ground Vauniya last evening(24 February 16).The Dog Show, Drill Display, Band Display, Performance of Air Force Dance Troop, and Performance of Air Force Drummers got huge attraction of the crowd.Base Commander SLAF Base Vauniya Group Captain Udeni Rajapakshe, Officers, Other ...
6:26pm on Wednesday 24th February 2016
Under the Patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF the ‘Gagana Viru Saviya' Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held today (24 February  2016)  at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala for the 8th successive year.The scholarship scheme is intended to support selected students from Grade 5 up to the G.C.E. A/L Examination.  A total of 200 children of war heroes, service ...
6:25pm on Wednesday 24th February 2016
Renovated Bt/ Punitha Annammal tamil school with essential facilities was declared open by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Station Ampara Gp Capt WWPD Fernando on 24 February 2016 at Veechukalmunai, Batticaloa. This development project was initiated to commemorate 65th Anniversary of the SLAF with the intention of giving quality education and equal opportunities for the students in n...
6:24pm on Wednesday 24th February 2016
As per the directives given by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, SLAF RTS Vanni sponsored an educational tour to visit Sigiriyarock, Sigiriya Museum, Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanweliseya for underprivileged school children of Sri Krishna College Sinnathampane, Navajothi College Madukulam and Vellankulam College, on 20 February 2016 as an event of reconciliati...
6:24pm on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
The inaugural surgery at the theatre complex at SLAF Hospital,Guwanpuara was conducted today(23 February 2016).The first surgical treatment (theatre list) was carried out by Dr. Mahanama Gunasekera MS, FRCS visiting consultant surgeon with the assistance of Wing Commander GSS Perera MBBS. Dr Ranjith Dissanayake MD MRCP visiting consultant Anesthetist conducted Anesthesia with the assista...
6:22pm on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
In view of the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, SLAF Station Colombo organized a “Shramadana” Campaign at Victoria Home, Welikada, Rajagiriya today(23 February 2016)The programme was carried outunder the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore MDAP Payoe, with the participation of the Station personnel.  ...
7:51am on Sunday 21st February 2016
The International Military Sport Council / "Conseil International du Sport Militaire"  (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo on 21 February 2016.  Secretary of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi attend the event as Chief Guest while Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva, Commander of the Air Force and present President of t...
9:43pm on Saturday 20th February 2016
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala called on Singapore’s Air Force Chief, Major-General Hoo Cher Mou, during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Min Def Chalet at the Changi Exhibition Centre. This visit draws attention to the regional defence ties between Singapore Air Force and Sri Lanka Air...
9:42pm on Saturday 20th February 2016
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala  called on Royal Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Andrew Pulford,  during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Royal Air Force Chief. This visit enhanced the ties between Royal Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force.After a discussion on matters ...
10:56pm on Friday 19th February 2016
Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala team emerged Champions at the Inter Unit Soccer Championships 2016 at SLAF TTS Ekala today (19 February 2016).In the finals, SLAF TTS Ekala team beat the SLAF  Base Anuradhapura team by 3-2 Penalties. Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF football&n...
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