A tree plantation programme was held at SLAF Station Iranamadu as per the directives given by the Commanding Officer Wg Cdr MPA Galappaththi with the participation of all officers and other ranks on 14 September 2015.The Commanding Officer elaborated the importance of protecting trees for the future and over 100 plants including fruits and timber plants were planted at the station premis...

Major General Iftikhar Ahamad Wyne, Director General Foreign Military Corporation   and other senior members of the Pakistan Armed Forces delegation who are in Colombo for the 3rd round of Pakistan Sri Lanka Staff Talks, called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala today (16 September 2015).Commander and the delegation discussed matters related to b...

A delegation from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Sri Lanka Air Force met at SLAF Headquarters for the 6th  IAF-SLAF Air Staff talks on 15 Sep 15.The Delegation called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala prior to the formal discussions.  The Delegation presented the Commander with a memento to mark the call, which the Commander reciprocated. T...

Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2015 beating SLAF Academy China Bay by 27-19 in the finals concluded at Rifle Green Grounds SLAF Station Colombo amidst a large gathering today(15 Sep 15). SLAF TTS Ekala player Cpl Nandasiri was adjudged the best Shooter while Lady Officer Cadet Anthony KSB   and Lady Officer Cadet Liyanage...

SLAF Cycling coach Corporal Silva HAP and women cyclist Leading Aircraft women Dilrukshi AMD from the Sri Lanka Air Force Cycling pool were selected to visit Korea to attend the 3rd Coaching camp at the World Cycling Centre in Korea which is scheduled to be held from 13th September to 13th October 2015. ...

A fully fledged outlet of “The Clippers” was declared open by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala at SLAF Base Ratmalana this morning (15 September 2015). This Salon in intended to provide beauty culture requirements of the ladies of SLAF Base Ratmalana. This Salon, which was an initiative of the Chairperson of SLAF SV...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala awarded prizes to the winners of the Flight Safety Poster Competition 2015, this afternoon (14 Sep 2015) at Air Force Headquarters. The 1st Prize of 10,000 rupees was won by Sgt Gunawardana DCM, while the second prize of 7.500 rupees was won by Flight Sergeant Darnasiri KAR.  The third prize of 5,000 rupees was wo...

The Commander, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the annual AOC's Inspection of SLAF Station Mirigama today (14 September 2015).Commanding Officer Group Captain SCK Pallewela received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded the Commander.  The Commander inspected all areas of the Station and appreciated the level of development of the Station. Concludi...

The SLAF Soccer team beat SL Army SC by 2-1 in its Dialog Champion league match on 12 September 2015 at the Sugathadasa Stadium .Nipuna Bandara and Kavindu Ishan from the SLAF managed to score the much awaited goals in the first half, which subsequently became the 2 goals scored till the end of the encounter. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force athlete Leading Air Craftman  Ishara Sandaruwan, who set a Sri Lankan record winning  4th place in the pole-vault  at the Thailand open Track and Field Championship 2015, returned home last evening.  Leading Air Craft Man Suminda Ranasinghe won a Gold medal for javelin event at the same Championship.LAC Sadaruwan sat a Sri Lankan record in his pole...

A Hundred houses completed under the second stage of 'Api Wenuwen Api' housing project for war heroes in Kandy district were handed over to their new owners today (10 September 2015) by His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena.The state function was held at the Auditorium of the Defence Services College, Colombo.  Two SLAF members ceremonially received the keys of new house...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF TTS Ekala today (10 September 2015).The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TADR Senanayake.The Commander awarded Commendations to Mr MHRP Mendis (Laborur) in recognition of his outstanding meritorious services towards the activities of th...

Commander of the Air Force Air Mashal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the Ministry premises yesterday (09 September 15).Mr. Hettiarachchi assumed office as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence yesterday morning.The Commander exchanged mementos with the Secretary to the Ministry ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force will today see the dawn of a new era in its swimming and aquatics endeavours with the ceremonial opening of its Swimming Pool Complex in Ratmalana by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena today (08 September 2015).Measuring 50 metres in length and 25 metres in breadth the pool has a depth at the shallow end of 1.4 metres and at the deep end of 5.2 metres.  Wi...

The tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike” is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstration. Troops representing foreign countries are also expected to take part in the exercise. SLAF conducted heli borne Operations training for SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Academy China Bay held its annual conference on  4 Sep 2015 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Academy. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the gathering and spoke on the aspirations of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Further, members were invited to speak on issues and pr...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 3rd and 4th September 2015.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore SK Pathirana. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 1 Warrant Officer, 6 SNCOs, 5 Corporals, 2 Airmen and 1...

A 23-member delegation of the Bangladesh National Defence College (NDC) comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from Bangladesh, Nigeria, India and few Officials from Bangladesh Civil Service who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (03 September 2015). The delegation was headed by Lieutenant General ...

Air Cdre DK Wanigasooriya handed over the command of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya to Gp Capt RAUP Rajapaksa on 1 September 2015.The traditional “Handing over Taking over” parade was commanded by Wing Commander SWCP Bodhiseela. After the parade, a religious ceremony was held at the Base headquarters to invoke blessings on the new Base Commander....

As part of the series of conferences organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit another conference was held at SLAF Station Ampara on 1 September 15 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Station. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the gathering and spoke to them on the aspirations of the SLAF ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo & TTS Ekala became Men’s joint champions and Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana emerged Women’s champions at the Inter Unit Karate Championship concluded on 1 September 2015 at the AFHMC, Thummulla.SLAF Base Katunayake became Men's runners up and Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo became women's runners up at the Championship.The C...