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  • Max
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    Saab Gripen – Potential Candidate

    Swedish Export Credit Corporation likely to offer a financial package to Sri Lanka for Gripen jets,
    same as they did to Brazil.

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    • LukeSkywalker
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      Originally posted by Randy
      Since SLAF don't need Mi24s for their current operations, there is no use of maintaining them in operational. So they should probably keep them in hangers as reserves with only mandatory maintaining. If there is any necessary, they can be take them to operational condition within short time period.
      That would be an amazing lack of foresight if they really do that, pilots loose their ratings and there is no new recruits being trained. Then there will be a mad rush to buy new equipment and train crew when there is a critical need...

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      • Randy
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        Originally posted by Haleef
        I don't think they will fly again :/
        Since SLAF don't need Mi24s for their current operations, there is no use of maintaining them in operational. So they should probably keep them in hangers as reserves with only mandatory maintaining. If there is any necessary, they can be take them to operational condition within short time period.

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        • Haleef
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          Originally posted by banuthev
          Are they not going to fly again ? If yes will they be scrapped?
          I don't think they will fly again :/

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          • Haleef
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            Originally posted by banuthev
            Is it true one MiG-23UB trainer used only for training purposes for their MiG-27 fleet?
            Correct. But I think even the airworthiness of the Mig-23 has also gone, and I'm not sure of whether it still is in use.

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            • Haleef
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              Originally posted by LukeSkywalker
              Thanks Haleef; seems to be a sad state of affairs. That's the problem with buying obsolete aircraft is it will be a short term advantage at best and when there is no parts or money everything will fall apart. I am not sure what's happening to the air force procurement other than confusing statements from different sections of the government similar to the UL saga. Hopefully this time at least they plan something with a longer term goal in mind.
              I think they have in mind of buying more Kfir jets, but I'm not sure..

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              • LukeSkywalker
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                Originally posted by Haleef
                Hello, sorry about the video. It was recorded by my mother, so sadly not much stabilisation in it, and also not all aircraft were recorded by her :/. There was actually only 1 Kfir which flew to the celebrations twice a round, and also ended the show along with the F-7GS aircraft. Sadly the Mig 27s weren't flying, as they are all grounded, and the Mig 27 squadron is no more active now. So sadly, you won't be able to find another Mig 27 in the air. Also I think only these two aircraft are still in operation.
                Thanks Haleef; seems to be a sad state of affairs. That's the problem with buying obsolete aircraft is it will be a short term advantage at best and when there is no parts or money everything will fall apart. I am not sure what's happening to the air force procurement other than confusing statements from different sections of the government similar to the UL saga. Hopefully this time at least they plan something with a longer term goal in mind.

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                • banuthev
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                  Originally posted by Haleef
                  Hello, sorry about the video. It was recorded by my mother, so sadly not much stabilisation in it, and also not all aircraft were recorded by her :/. There was actually only 1 Kfir which flew to the celebrations twice a round, and also ended the show along with the F-7GS aircraft. Sadly the Mig 27s weren't flying, as they are all grounded, and the Mig 27 squadron is no more active now. So sadly, you won't be able to find another Mig 27 in the air. Also I think only these two aircraft are still in operation.
                  Is it true one MiG-23UB trainer used only for training purposes for their MiG-27 fleet?

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                  • banuthev
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                    Originally posted by Haleef
                    Mil Mi-24 helicopters all grounded.
                    Are they not going to fly again ? If yes will they be scrapped?

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                    • Haleef
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                      Originally posted by Randy
                      There is a one F7 G flew also. So currently there are only 2 fighters are operational. Did you guys notice? There is not single Mi24 s flew this time. I think all of them are in the hangers of Hingurakgoda Air Force base. Hopefully in next independence day flypast we will see Mig29, SU 30 or JF17 if current Fighter procurement plan go ahead.
                      Mil Mi-24 helicopters all grounded.

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                      • Haleef
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                        Originally posted by LukeSkywalker
                        Hi Haleef,

                        Based on the flypast on youtube (wasn't very clear), it looked like there was only one kfir and no mig 27s involved. Looks like we only have one operational fighter now?
                        Hello, sorry about the video. It was recorded by my mother, so sadly not much stabilisation in it, and also not all aircraft were recorded by her :/. There was actually only 1 Kfir which flew to the celebrations twice a round, and also ended the show along with the F-7GS aircraft. Sadly the Mig 27s weren't flying, as they are all grounded, and the Mig 27 squadron is no more active now. So sadly, you won't be able to find another Mig 27 in the air. Also I think only these two aircraft are still in operation.

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                        • Randy
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                          Originally posted by LukeSkywalker
                          Based on the flypast on youtube (wasn't very clear), it looked like there was only one kfir and no mig 27s involved. Looks like we only have one operational fighter now?

                          There is a one F7 G flew also. So currently there are only 2 fighters are operational. Did you guys notice? There is not single Mi24 s flew this time. I think all of them are in the hangers of Hingurakgoda Air Force base. Hopefully in next independence day flypast we will see Mig29, SU 30 or JF17 if current Fighter procurement plan go ahead

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                          • LukeSkywalker
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                            Originally posted by Haleef
                            Sri Lanka Air Force will be commemorating their 66th Anniversary Celebrations on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of March 2017. That will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening ceremony will commence off with a parade and a flypast at the airport at Ratmalana, and that will only be held on the first day. The next days will consist of the airshow and many other displays, etc. Will keep everyone updated soon.
                            Hi Haleef,

                            Based on the flypast on youtube (wasn't very clear), it looked like there was only one kfir and no mig 27s involved. Looks like we only have one operational fighter now?

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                            • Olympus
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                              Originally posted by Olympus
                              Hey do u guys have any idea of any airshows that will be held to commemorate the anniversary of our airforce on 2nd March this year?
                              Thanks for the update Haleef

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                              • Haleef
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                                Sri Lanka Air Force will be commemorating their 66th Anniversary Celebrations on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of March 2017. That will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening ceremony will commence off with a parade and a flypast at the airport at Ratmalana, and that will only be held on the first day. The next days will consist of the airshow and many other displays, etc. Will keep everyone updated soon.

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