Sri Lanka Military Aviation

**Olympus** · 19-01-2017, 06:41 AM

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?

**Haleef** · 19-01-2017, 08:52 AM

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

**Haleef** · 05-02-2017, 05:44 AM

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

Bell 212, 412

Mil Mi-17

Nanchang PT-6

Harbin Y-12

Beechcraft B200T

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

Karakorum K-8

F-7GS

IAI Kfir C2

Karakorum K-8

Beechcraft B200T

Beechcraft B200T

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

Antonov AN-32b

C-130 Hercules

Thank you for viewing!

**Haleef** · 05-02-2017, 07:42 AM

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.

**Olympus** · 05-02-2017, 08:11 AM

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

**LukeSkywalker** · 05-02-2017, 08:13 AM

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?

**Randy** · 05-02-2017, 02:24 PM

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

**Haleef** · 05-02-2017, 04:52 PM

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.

**Haleef** · 05-02-2017, 04:52 PM

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.

**banuthev** · 05-02-2017, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

Mil Mi-24 helicopters all grounded.

Are they not going to fly again ? If yes will they be scrapped?

**banuthev** · 05-02-2017, 05:22 PM

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?

**LukeSkywalker** · 06-02-2017, 12:57 AM

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.

**Haleef** · 06-02-2017, 01:11 AM

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..

**Haleef** · 06-02-2017, 01:12 AM

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.

**Haleef** · 06-02-2017, 01:13 AM

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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