The China Cultural Centre with the patronage of the Embassy of Peoples’ Republic of China in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted “UNIQUE CULTURAL MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA” on 29 September 2019 at Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School, Ekala with the participation of the Chinese Orchestra of China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater and the Directorate of Perform...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Mirigama today (27 September 2019). The acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain Prabath Dissanayake received the Commander and accorded a street lining on his arrival.The Commander inspected the Station premises and declared open the newly constructed Airwomen billet for the A...

The Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala was held today (27th September 2019). The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias reviewed the parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer Group Captain MJR Perera.The Commander awarded commendations to the following service personnel in recognition of their exceptional services toward...

The NCO Management School of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay held the Certificate Awarding Ceremony No.08 English Medium and No.79 Sinhala Medium Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Courses on the 27th September 2019. Air Cdre RP Liyanagamage (Base Commander SLAF Base Anuradhapura) graced the occasion as the chief guest.The primary objective of conducting this course is to impa...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda, and No. 26 Regiment Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake won the Men’s and Women’s Championships respectively, at the Inter Unit Volleyball Championships 2019 concluded on 26 September 2019 at SLAF Base Katunayaka.SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa emerged as the Men’s and Women’s runners up.The Director A...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over two Wheel Chairs to Wing Commander AASSN Peris and Sergeant Wanninayake yesterday (26th September 2019), which would provide assistance for the disabled fathers of both personnel. The donation took place at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo, which would provide assistance for the disabled fathers of both p...

A Personal Grooming Workshop was conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit, SLAF Station Sigiriya, on 25 Sep 19 under the directives of the President Seva Vanitha Unit Sigiriya Mrs. Krishani Alwis. The workshop was organized for the service personnel and their immediate family members with the collaboration of Dreamron Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in view of enhancing the interest on personal grooming of th...

The newly enlisted Student Officer of the 71st Intake of Direct Entry Officers gave his oath yesterday (25 September 2019) at Air Force Headquarters prior to departing for his medical training at General Hospital, Balapitiya. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias congratulated the newly enlisted Student officer during the oath taking ceremony. The Chief Recruiting Of...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha conducted a charity programme  at Ginananda Childrens’ Centre Wellawatte on 25 September 2019. The chairperson Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias presided and conducted the programme as per the Directives of MOD Seva Vanitha Unit.The programme was designed to distribute essential items for the centre which included fixing of new PVC doors for wash rooms (03...

The final phase of the Joint Exercise, Cormorant Strike 2019, “Critical Engagement,”  was held yesterday (23rd September 2018) at Kuchchaveli where the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne attended as the Chief Guest. Tri Service Commanders, State Officials and Foreign Military Officials were among the dignitaries present to observe the exercise which was con...

The No. 62 Junior Command and Staff Course commenced today (23 September 2019) at the Junior Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. The Director Training, Air Vice MarshalMDAP Payoe attended the Opening Address as the Chief Guest upon the invitation of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SDGM Silva.  The Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor also brief...

No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, fondly known as the cradle of the Rotor wing pilots, celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 23 September 2019 at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.  The squadron, originally established as No. 401 Squadron on 23 September 1994 with Bell 212s and Bell 206s, was re-designated  No.7 Squadron on 23 March 1996.Since its inception, No.7 Squadron contributed immensely during...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the trainees of No 27 Disaster Management First Response Course was held at the Disaster Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Mullaitivu yesterday (23 September 2019). The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu, Group Captain UPYR Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer Disaster Managem...

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is situated in Kandy is one of the most significant heritage sites in Sri Lanka. It is the responsibility of all Sri Lankans to protect its infrastructure as well as the Buddhist Priest and who are attached to the “Asgiriya” and “Malwaththa” chapters and the civilian staff working in the Temples.With the blessings of the Commander of the...

The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (20th September 2019). In line with the anniversary celebrations, under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMA Warnasooriya, a Bana Programme was conducted at the Wing premises.The formation day celebrations began with a traditional working parade which was reviewed by the Commandi...

SLAF Station Colombo emerged as Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Wrestling Championships 2019 held 19 September 2019 at the Air Force Health Management Centre (HMC), Colombo. SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and Trade Training School Ekala became the runners up in the Men's and Women's categories respectively.The occasion was of special significance because Air Force Wrestling cel...

Corporal Gomes BDH was able to break her own weight lifting Sri Lanka National Record in the 49 Kg weight category whilst competing at the World weight lifting Championship - 2019 held in  Thailand. Her former record was 155 Kg (Snatch 70 Kg, Clean and Jerk 85 Kg) and the new Sri Lankan National record was set by lifting 157 Kg (Snatch 72 Kg, Clean and Jerk 85 Kg)....

Today, the 19th of September 2019, is set to become another significant milestone in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force with the investiture of Air Chief Marshal WDRMJ Goonetileke to the rank of Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force by the President and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena. The colourful Investiture was held at the “Eastern C...

The outgoing Acting Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa, Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara handed over duties to Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP,RSP,USP,Pg Dip (Def Mgt) yesterday (18 September 2019). Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa held the appointment of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station, Koggala. Wing Commander HMT Nandaka Kumara took over the acting command of S...

SLAF Station Morawewa commenced a Jack Fruit Plantation Project which would see the plantation of 1500 Jack Fruit plants on 16 September 2019. This project would see a land area of over 5 Acres cultivated during this programme in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority.The Programme was inaugurated under the directions of the Commander of the Air Force. Acting Commanding Offi...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Koggala, Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt) handed over duties to Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday (16 September 2019).Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa  RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def. Mgt)  took over Command of SLAF Station Koggala on 18 January 2017 and will...