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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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                      • Haleef
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                        Happy 69th Independence Day Sri Lanka!

                        Enjoy the pictures of the Independence day flypast taken by me at Mount Lavinia beach and at Ratmalana airport
                        Please do not re-upload with my permission.

                        Cessna 150L
                        Cessna 150L training aircraft

                        Bell 212, 412
                        Bell 212, Bell 412 helicopters

                        Mil Mi-17
                        Mil Mi-17 helicopters

                        Nanchang PT-6
                        Nanchang PT-6 training aircraft

                        Harbin Y-12
                        Harbin Yunshuji 12 aircraft

                        Beechcraft B200T
                        Beechcraft B200 aircraft

                        C-130, AN-32b and MA-60
                        C-130, MA-60 and AN-32b aircraft

                        Karakorum K-8
                        Karakorum K-8 training aircraft

                        F-7GS
                        F-7GS fighter aircraft

                        IAI Kfir C2
                        IAI Kfir C2 fighter aircraft

                        Karakorum K-8
                        Karakorum K-8 aircraft on finals

                        Beechcraft B200T
                        Beechcraft B200 aircraft on final

                        Beechcraft B200T
                        Beechcraft B200 aircraft on short final

                        C-130, AN-32b and MA-60
                        C-130, AN-32b and MA-60 aircraft approaching VCCC on formation

                        Antonov AN-32b
                        Antonov AN-32b on finals

                        C-130 Hercules
                        C-130 Hercules on finals

                        C-130 Hercules
                        C-130 Hercules (Another picture) on finals

                        Thank you for viewing!
                        Last edited by Haleef; 05-02-2017, 05:50 AM.

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                        • Haleef
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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?
                          Yes. The Air Force will be having their 66th Anniversary with an airshow for the Public. Will keep you posted on the confirmed dates. One of an air force friend of mine quoted that it might be on the 4th, 5th and 6th, but he isn't very much sure. This time they are hoping to have a grand ceremony as I heard

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                          • Olympus
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                            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?

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                            • Randy
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                              I don't think its Y20. It should be two more MA 60 or Harbon Y 12. PM didn't mention the aircraft type though. Previously there are several reports about SL is gonna buy two used modified C130 (http://www.slguardian.org/2016/06/sr...e-c-130k-scam/) but government postponed that plan due to cost, then how we gonna buy Y20?? Y20 is like C17 Globemaster. I think it should be better SL would go for C130s.

                              About Fighter Jets, In this Budget debate PM mention that they are going to buy two squadrons of multi-role fighters for SLAF. Yeah Gripen is costly..! but it would be nice to see. I think they will choose all weather friend "Russia". Its great if they select SU30. ("Please don't choose Thejas "Lets pray :P )

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                              • LukeSkywalker
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                                Is this for real? Or just some partisan reporting by the Chinese media to drum up support for the Y-20?

                                China’s newly developed Xian Y-20 would be in contention if Sri Lanka is looking to buy more Chinese military transport craft, making it one of the first countries outside China to get the new plane. That would mark a new high for Sino-Sri Lankan relations that have been on the mend since Wickremesinghe’s government put the brakes on big-ticket Chinese projects soon after it came to...

                                http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/geopol...ting-new-wings

                                Interestingly the PM has also mentioned China, India, Sweden and Russia have made offers, we are studying them for jet fighters. Not sure what the Swedish offer was, the new Gripen is quite costly compared to the other competitors, unless SAAB provided some lease option for older jets like the agreement with Hungary.

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