No: 8 Flight Kitchen and Culinary Training Course was conducted for SLAF Mess Stewards and Caterers from 14 May 2012 to 6 June 2012 for a period of 3 weeks at the Sri Lankan Catering Services Katunayake. The course was organized by SLAF Unit BIA with the guidance of Air Force Headquarters. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lan...

Special religious functions were held yesterday (on 4th June 2012) at Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Wiharaya in conjunction with the National Poson Poya Celebrations.SLAF Unit Weerawila held various religious events at Sithul Pauwa, under the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force.These events included the unveiling of Sithul Pauwa “Sthupa Kotha” by the Defence Secretary Gotabhaya R...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Volleyball team won the 2012 National Super League Volleyball Championship while the Men's team became the Runners up.The National Super League Volleyball Championship finals were held on June 2nd, 2012 at the NYSC Court, Maharagama.The SLAF women’s volleyball team beat Torrington SC to advance from the second division of the championship. In the Women...

No. 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron was initially established in year 1996 as No11 UAV flight, acquiring Israeli built ‘Super Scout’ UAVs to gather air intelligence for SLAF. Subsequently more advanced ‘Searcher MK II’ UAVs from Israel were added to the fleet. On 1st June 2008 the formation was remodeled as No 111 UAV Squadron to cater the demanding operational requirements. ...

SLAF TTS Ekala celebrated the first anniversary (1st June, 2012) of the school after it was re-named and re-structured as the Trade Training School of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Marking the anniversary, a parade was conducted followed by a “Pirith” chanting and alms giving ceremony to evoke blessings on the TTS, Commander of the Air Force, Service personnel, and war heroes. SLAF TTS Eka...

SLAF Unit Weerawila Celebrates Its 34th Anniversary Along With the 4th Anniversary of No 112 UAV SquadronSLAF Weerawila celebrated its 34th anniversary on 01 June 2012 along with the 4th anniversary of the No 112 UAV Squadron situated at SLAF Weewrawila.To Mark the anniversaries, a religious ceremony was conducted at “Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Vihara” on 30th and 31st May 20...

The No 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter squadron of the SLAF celebrated its 47th anniversary on June 1st, 2012. The event was marked by a “Shramadana” at the Blind School, Ratmalana, where the members of No 4 Squadron spent a day of cleaning up the surroundings and environment of the school.The Commanding Officer of the squadron handed over two book cases to the Manager of the Blind...

The ‘Air Liaison Officer’ Training program was conducted for Sri Lankan Armed Forces Officers and Senior Non Commissioned Officers who are performing peace keeping duties in the republic of Haiti.This was initiated by the Chief Aviation Officer Mr Hiran Ferrera and Deputy Chief Aviation Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alberto Raul Gadea  at the Aviation Section of the Uni...

A Lecture and presentation on Motor traffic and accident prevention was organized by Dte of General Engineering and CQAI and conducted on 29th and 30th June 201 at Rifle Green Pavilion.   The aim of this presentation was to improve the awareness on Motor traffic and accident prevention amongst OMTs and service driving license holders of the SLAF.   This was co...

Information and Technology Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force in collaboration with Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa launched a Document Management System (DMS) from 01st June 2012 within the Station. This system is introduced with a concept inspired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama with an eye to utilize the technology in a fruitful manner in...

Flight safety poster competition was held on 29th May 2012 at No 02 Squadron hangar. Base Commander Katunayake, Air Commodore DLS Dias graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Distinguished judge panel consists of Air Commodore PDA Marestella, Group Captain SCK Pallewela, Group Captain JP Balasooriya, Group Captain RP Liyanagamage, Group Captain TADR Senanayake selected 25 pos...

SLAF men’s and women’s volleyball teams go out favorites to secure the national titles at the finals of national super league volleyball championship due on 02 June 2012. In the women’s category, SLAF will meet the team from the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, while in the men’s category; SLAF will meet the Sri Lanka Ports Authority team.Although the both oppone...

Air Women Fire Fighters, part of the Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Service, who took part in notable fire rescue missions during the past years are due to conclude their services in the coming month. The Air Women Fire Fighters are set to retire from service after 15 years of valuable service to the Nation. The Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Service was established in March 03rd, 195...

‘Viru Daru Diri Thilina’ (Grants for Children with Special Needs), another innovative programme conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held at the Air Force Headquarter’s Auditorium on 28th May 2012 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema. A total number of 66 di...

The National Throwball Championship held on 27th May 2012 at Katunayaka  for the year of 2012 was won by Sri Lanka Air Force Netball Team. The most important fact is that the Netball Team won this match even without a training under a Coach. On the request made, the Commander of Air Force authorized and facilitated the Netball Team to represent Air Force at this event....

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the keys to 43 houses built in the Polonnaruwa District under the 9th stage of the “Api Wenuwen Api housing project for war heroes” yesterday (26th May 2012) at the Bakamuna Mahasen Maha Vidyalaya, Elahera. The housing project was constructed under the guidance and close supervision of the Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa...

Sri Lanka Air Force men’s Basketball team emerged Champions by defeating the Sri Lanka Police in the Jaffna District Basketball tournament’s finals. The final scores were 70 (SLAF) to 50 (Police).In this tournament only the SLAF team was the unbeaten team, which was able to beat SL Navy by 81 to 61 and Jaffna District School team by 62 to 30. In the semi finals SLAF defeate...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted AOCs Inspection during the morning hours at SLAF Station Ampara on 24 May 2012.The Commander was welcomed by Commanding officer Group Captain  NNDA Nanayakkara and was accorded a street lining on arrival. Covering all areas of the Station, the Commander inspected Station HQ, Main Guard room,...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the annual AOC’s inspection of the SLAF Unit Batticaloa on May 24th, 2012.The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander WMAB Wewegama and was accorded a street lining at the Unit premises. The Commander inspected all areas within the Unit and appreciated the enhanced developm...

A 21day refresher course for instructor refresher course was conducted at Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa on the 21st May 2012 hosting a dinning night. All training staff including officers and instructors of the Training Wing participated in the process   to refresh themselves whole heartedly. The academic staff put their every effort to give their maximum to learn,...

Command Quality Assurance Inspectorate  conducted a workshop on ‘5S Good Housekeeping practice on 11 May 2012 with the view to improve ‘Productivity’ at the Kirawanagama Nawodya Maha Vidyala, Badulla. This was conducted as part of the SLAF’s Social Responsibility  programme.The workshop was conducted on the invitation of the principal of Kirawanagama Nawodya...