The Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby “A” and “B” teams emerged the Bowl and Shield champions respectively at the Dialog Seven-a-side tournament concluded at the  Racecourse ground Colombo 7 yesterday. ...

Chief of Staff of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke yesterday (14th June 2014) at the Air Force Headquarters,Colombo. Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano’s meeting with the Commander comes as part of his four-day official visit to Sri Lanka.The Guard of Honour was c...

With the blessings of Chief Prelate of the historical Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Viharaya Mataramba Hemarathana, SLAF Station Weerawila initiated placing of a Samadhi Buddha Statue for the benefit of pilgrims visiting this historic temple under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force.This event was organized in view of the State Poson Festival at Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Vih...

The Annual SLAF Islamic Religious Ceremony was held at the Kollupitiya  Jummah Mosque on 10 June 2014.The officiating Mowlavi blessed and prayed to almighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all brave men and woman of the Sri Lanka Air force who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our motherland, those who died whilst on active service and the families left behind.Fur...

The Defence Services Carom Tournament was held at the Sports Complex Thummulla on 5th and 6th June 2014. The Tournament was conducted as a trial event and hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force. Sri Lanka Navy became the overall Men and women champions while Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force won men and women runner-up respectively. Major General LN Wickramasooriya graced the...

The Closing Address of the Senior Officers Refresher Course 02/2014 was held on 06th June 2014 under the patronage of the Acting Commanding Officer of the School Diyatalawa Wing Commander GPNC Piyasena.This five day course was successfully conducted from 02 to 06 June 2014 under the guidance of the School Commanding Officer. The course programme was convened for eleven (11)&n...

A recent statistic shows an alarming rise of dengue Fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases in Ratmalana, Mountlavenia and Moratuwa regions and also few fatalities have been reported. In view of eradication DF/DHF around the Base and as a community service the SLAF Base Ratmalana has planned and conducted dengue prevention activities over civilian area around the ...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle meet was held at SLAF Range Ampara from 31 May 14 to 04 June 14. The event was organized by the SLAF Shooting Team with the patronage of chairman SLAF Shooting ,AVM K Yahampath. The event was successfully completed with excellent performance by the competitors. 17 Men’s Teams and 7 Women’s teams composed of 140 shooters took part in the event....

    With the guidance of SLAF Seva wanitha unit ,Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Koggala organized a Beauty Culture Programme  by “Nature’s Secrets”  on 04th June 2014.Airwomen, Civilian Staff Ladies and wives of Service Personnel participated in the Programme.  ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service in memory of all servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice was held at the St. Theresa's Church, Thimbirigasyaya, at 1630 hrs on 5 June 2014 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilake.During the ceremony Flags representation all formations and units of the SLAF were marched up to the ...

Yesterday(3rd Jun 14) the SLAF paid tribute to all Officers and men killed in action throughout the three decade long conflict at a simple ceremony attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal  Kolitha Gunatilleke. All members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the ceremony which was held ...

SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 36th Anniversary together with No 112 UAV Squadron which celebrated its 6th Anniversary on 1st June 2014. To mark these anniversaries a mini cricket tournament was organized at the station sports ground with the participation of five teams. The day’s events ended with the customary all ranks lunch at the Airmens’ Mess. The Commanding Of...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 6th anniversary on 1 June 2014.  The initial batch of UAVs was inducted by the SLAF in the year 1996 and No 11 UAV Squadron was formed at SLAF Base Vavuniya. Subsequently, the squadron was remodeled as No 111 and No 112 UAV Squadrons on 1 June 2008.  During the “Humanitarian Operation...

No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 49th Anniversary on 1st June 2014.  The celebrations were started with a blood donation campaign held on 30th May 2014. The Commanding Officer, Gp Capt LH Sumanaweera reviewed the working parade and spoke on the heritage of the No 4 Squadron and the important milestones it has passed during its 49 year history.  He re-ite...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted his Annual Inspection of SLAF Base H’ingurakgoda on 30th May 2014. The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by Group Captain VB Edirisinghe through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flight Lieutenant SU Kodikara. The Commander inspected all areas of the Base premises including ...

In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed in the SLAF , the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programme to felicitate the students who performed extremely well at the GCE O/L during the year 2013. The programme was held on 30th May 14 at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Va...

A Medical seminar for the Lady officers and spouses of Male officers organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with ‘Menopause Society of Sri Lanka’ was held on 28 May 14 at the AFHQ Auditorium Colombo. The seminar aimed to improve the post reproductive life of Sri Lankan Women.Five (05) specialist doctors from the institute headed by the Dr. Rohana Haththo...

The 8th commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal  Terance Gunawardena passed away yesterday.Groomed in the early days of his life at Wesley College Colombo, Terrence Gunawardena joined the Air Force on 31st December 1959 and was commissioned in 1961. Refrred to, within close circles, as ‘Terry’, he served as a squadron pilot in many squadrons. He was also a pione...

The passing out parade of the Air Wing School Cadets (Girls) was held on 27th May 2014 at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa. Major General HMHA Herath, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, took the salute of the Parade as the Chief Guest.The Annual Assessment Camp was conducted under the patronage of the School Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander ...

The Intensive Information Technology phase was successfully completed at CTS SLAF Diyatalawa in order to facilitate further academic studies and the service requirement of the No. 56 Officer Cadet and No.08 Lady Officer Cadet Intakes.The closing address was held under the patronage of Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander GPNC Piyasena. ...

The inaugural Defense Services Golf Championship tournament was hosted by the prestigious Eagles’ Golf Links at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay with much glamour and ceremony.  The event, which was amalgamated with the Defense services Open Championship and Defense Services Open over 40 Championship was successfully conducted on 23rd and 24th May 2014 with the go...