40 results found
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739223Submit Correction
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A tropical downpour when An-32B SCM-863 of 2 squadron Sri Lanka Air Force taxied to the Katunayakes runway, resulted in this picture.
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739223Submit Correction
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A tropical downpour when An-32B SCM-863 of 2 squadron Sri Lanka Air Force taxied to the Katunayakes runway, resulted in this picture.
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-764
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712534688
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739219Submit Correction
View count: 106
Guarding the parade ground at Katunayake, MiG-27M SFS764 is mounted in spectacular fashion.
Registration / Serial:SFS-764
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712534688
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-764
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712534688
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739219Submit Correction
View count: 106
Guarding the parade ground at Katunayake, MiG-27M SFS764 is mounted in spectacular fashion.
Registration / Serial:SFS-764
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712534688
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739215Submit Correction
View count: 138
The workhorse of the Sri Lanka Air Force transport fleet is the Antonov An-32B. SCM-868 is one of the aircraft in service and is seen here inside its hangar at Katunayake.
Registration / Serial:SCM-868
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:739215Submit Correction
View count: 138
The workhorse of the Sri Lanka Air Force transport fleet is the Antonov An-32B. SCM-868 is one of the aircraft in service and is seen here inside its hangar at Katunayake.
Registration / Serial:SCM-868
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:September 1974 to August 1996
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:712140Submit Correction
View count: 113
spent all her life on the Indian subcontinent. WFU Bombay 1st September 1997 (photographer not known)
Registration / Serial:VT-ECP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2A8
C/n (msn):20960 / 374
Operator Titles:Indian Airlines
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:September 1974 to August 1996
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:September 1974 to August 1996
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Photo ID:712140Submit Correction
View count: 113
spent all her life on the Indian subcontinent. WFU Bombay 1st September 1997 (photographer not known)
Registration / Serial:VT-ECP
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2A8
C/n (msn):20960 / 374
Operator Titles:Indian Airlines
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:September 1974 to August 1996
Photo from:Propfreak CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:HS-TGX
Aircraft Original Type:Airbus A300
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus A300
Aircraft Version:Airbus A300B4-203
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Thai Airways International
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:24 January 1986
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:674620Submit Correction
View count: 141
Registration / Serial:HS-TGX
Aircraft Version:Airbus A300B4-203
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Thai Airways International
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:24 January 1986
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:HS-TGX
Aircraft Original Type:Airbus A300
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus A300
Aircraft Version:Airbus A300B4-203
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Thai Airways International
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:24 January 1986
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:674620Submit Correction
View count: 141
Registration / Serial:HS-TGX
Aircraft Version:Airbus A300B4-203
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Thai Airways International
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:24 January 1986
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:CF905
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):3205
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Jet Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:March 1982
Photo from:Harry Prins CollectionContact
Photo ID:630799Submit Correction
View count: 346
In storage after being replaced by more modern fighter jets.
Registration / Serial:CF905
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):3205
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:March 1982
Photo from:Harry Prins CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:CF905
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):3205
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Jet Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:March 1982
Photo from:Harry Prins CollectionContact
Photo ID:630799Submit Correction
View count: 346
In storage after being replaced by more modern fighter jets.
Registration / Serial:CF905
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):3205
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:March 1982
Photo from:Harry Prins CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:SFT-1701
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB
C/n (msn):49065315/12501181
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:February 2011
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:615575Submit Correction
View count: 379
12 Sqn
Registration / Serial:SFT-1701
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB
C/n (msn):49065315/12501181
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:February 2011
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:SFT-1701
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB
C/n (msn):49065315/12501181
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:February 2011
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:615575Submit Correction
View count: 379
12 Sqn
Registration / Serial:SFT-1701
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB
C/n (msn):49065315/12501181
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:February 2011
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:SMH-4416
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171Sh
C/n (msn):171S00144115908U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:615061Submit Correction
View count: 423
A Sh in maintenance with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake. The helicopter returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic and was UN registered as UNO-315P. It was now prepped for standard SLAF service again and most probably will get a camouflage painting.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4416
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171Sh
C/n (msn):171S00144115908U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4416
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171Sh
C/n (msn):171S00144115908U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:615061Submit Correction
View count: 423
A Sh in maintenance with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake. The helicopter returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic and was UN registered as UNO-315P. It was now prepped for standard SLAF service again and most probably will get a camouflage painting.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4416
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171Sh
C/n (msn):171S00144115908U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-598
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171
C/n (msn):59489611103
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:615047Submit Correction
View count: 370
This HIP is assigned to 6 squadron, based at Colombo-Ratmalana. It was getting some maintenance in one of the air base hangars. Its former SMH-4303 and CH-598.
Registration / Serial:SMH-598
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171
C/n (msn):59489611103
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-598
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171
C/n (msn):59489611103
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:615047Submit Correction
View count: 370
This HIP is assigned to 6 squadron, based at Colombo-Ratmalana. It was getting some maintenance in one of the air base hangars. Its former SMH-4303 and CH-598.
Registration / Serial:SMH-598
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171
C/n (msn):59489611103
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-763
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518044/12500561
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612903Submit Correction
View count: 1003
Former CF-764 and SFS-5308. Once operated by 12sq, now stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing
Registration / Serial:SFS-763
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518044/12500561
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-763
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518044/12500561
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612903Submit Correction
View count: 1003
Former CF-764 and SFS-5308. Once operated by 12sq, now stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing
Registration / Serial:SFS-763
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518044/12500561
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-762
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518022/12500535
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612897Submit Correction
View count: 833
Former CF-764 and SFS-5308. Once operated by 12sq but now stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing
Registration / Serial:SFS-762
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518022/12500535
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-762
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518022/12500535
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612897Submit Correction
View count: 833
Former CF-764 and SFS-5308. Once operated by 12sq but now stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing
Registration / Serial:SFS-762
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518022/12500535
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612894Submit Correction
View count: 580
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:612894Submit Correction
View count: 580
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCH-881
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4240
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:611266Submit Correction
View count: 952
A Herk in a sorry state, this work horse was delivered as a C-130K Hercules C1 to the RAF on 2 November 1967. It was added to 24sq and then to 48sq and later to the combined Hercules fleet of the Lyneham Transport Wing (LTW) at RAF Lyneham. The aircraft was later on modified to C1K with a refueling probe. It was sold to Sri Lanka on 1 August 1999 (with its probe removed) as C-130K with serial CR-881. It was reserialled to SCH-3401 and again researalled to SCH-881 in October 2012. Hopefully the SLAF is able to restore the Herk to flying condition in the near future when budget allows.
Registration / Serial:SCH-881
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4240
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCH-881
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4240
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:611266Submit Correction
View count: 952
A Herk in a sorry state, this work horse was delivered as a C-130K Hercules C1 to the RAF on 2 November 1967. It was added to 24sq and then to 48sq and later to the combined Hercules fleet of the Lyneham Transport Wing (LTW) at RAF Lyneham. The aircraft was later on modified to C1K with a refueling probe. It was sold to Sri Lanka on 1 August 1999 (with its probe removed) as C-130K with serial CR-881. It was reserialled to SCH-3401 and again researalled to SCH-881 in October 2012. Hopefully the SLAF is able to restore the Herk to flying condition in the near future when budget allows.
Registration / Serial:SCH-881
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4240
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:611059Submit Correction
View count: 645
Former CFT703 was reserialled to SFT-703 by March 2012. The dual seat FT-7 is operated by 5 squadron and was overhauled in July 2017. It is seen here after a heavy rainshower at the platform of its homebase Katunayake. It was planned for a flight this day, but the sorry weather threw a spanner in the works. Although not flying, it's still a beautiful jet fighter!
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:611059Submit Correction
View count: 645
Former CFT703 was reserialled to SFT-703 by March 2012. The dual seat FT-7 is operated by 5 squadron and was overhauled in July 2017. It is seen here after a heavy rainshower at the platform of its homebase Katunayake. It was planned for a flight this day, but the sorry weather threw a spanner in the works. Although not flying, it's still a beautiful jet fighter!
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610934Submit Correction
View count: 426
One of the first two F-7s to have been overhauled locally by July 2017 but possibly not airworthy anymore at the photo date. Previously serialled SFT1401 and CFT703; changed to the shown mark by March 2012.
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610934Submit Correction
View count: 426
One of the first two F-7s to have been overhauled locally by July 2017 but possibly not airworthy anymore at the photo date. Previously serialled SFT1401 and CFT703; changed to the shown mark by March 2012.
Registration / Serial:SFT-703
Aircraft Version:Chengdu FT-7
C/n (msn):S0005
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-705
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7BS
C/n (msn):2238
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610926Submit Correction
View count: 358
Looking splendid but destined for a museum, according to a technician. Some components overhauled in 2018, formerly SFI5101 and CF705 with the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SFI-705
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7BS
C/n (msn):2238
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-705
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7BS
C/n (msn):2238
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610926Submit Correction
View count: 358
Looking splendid but destined for a museum, according to a technician. Some components overhauled in 2018, formerly SFI5101 and CF705 with the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SFI-705
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7BS
C/n (msn):2238
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610907Submit Correction
View count: 1385
Sitting under the shed with FT-7 SFT-703, just before its periodic engine test run. Previously serialled SFI5105.
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:610907Submit Correction
View count: 1385
Sitting under the shed with FT-7 SFT-703, just before its periodic engine test run. Previously serialled SFI5105.
Registration / Serial:SFI-781
Aircraft Version:Chengdu F-7GS
C/n (msn):1113
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:SCM-869
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3504
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610429Submit Correction
View count: 742
This SCM-869 (together with serials 860 and 863) from No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron, based at Katunayake had been flown from Sri Lanka to the Ukraine in August 2020 for an extensive overhaul and refurbishment process. The aircraft returned to the SLAF on 11 June 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCM-869
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3504
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCM-869
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3504
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610429Submit Correction
View count: 742
This SCM-869 (together with serials 860 and 863) from No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron, based at Katunayake had been flown from Sri Lanka to the Ukraine in August 2020 for an extensive overhaul and refurbishment process. The aircraft returned to the SLAF on 11 June 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCM-869
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3504
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610417Submit Correction
View count: 661
This SCM-863 (together with serials 860 and 869) from No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron, based at Katunayake had been flown from Sri Lanka to the Ukraine in August 2020 for an extensive overhaul and refurbishment process. The aircraft returned to the SLAF on 11 June 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610417Submit Correction
View count: 661
This SCM-863 (together with serials 860 and 869) from No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron, based at Katunayake had been flown from Sri Lanka to the Ukraine in August 2020 for an extensive overhaul and refurbishment process. The aircraft returned to the SLAF on 11 June 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCM-863
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3508
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCH-880
Military Code:880
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3A
C/n (msn):382-4227
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610413Submit Correction
View count: 1490
FMS serial 66-8553 was delivered to the Royal Air Force as XV203 and assigned to the Lyneham Transport Wing (LTW) on 25 August 1967. It was converted to Hercules C1K in 1982 and stroed at Marshalls at Cambrdige from February 1999. The Herk was sold to Sri Lanka as CR880 and delivered on 6 September 2000. It was reregistered to SCH-3402 and later to SCH-880. It is assigned within the SLAF to No.2 Heavy Transport Wing.
Registration / Serial:SCH-880
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3A
C/n (msn):382-4227
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCH-880
Military Code:880
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3A
C/n (msn):382-4227
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:610413Submit Correction
View count: 1490
FMS serial 66-8553 was delivered to the Royal Air Force as XV203 and assigned to the Lyneham Transport Wing (LTW) on 25 August 1967. It was converted to Hercules C1K in 1982 and stroed at Marshalls at Cambrdige from February 1999. The Herk was sold to Sri Lanka as CR880 and delivered on 6 September 2000. It was reregistered to SCH-3402 and later to SCH-880. It is assigned within the SLAF to No.2 Heavy Transport Wing.
Registration / Serial:SCH-880
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3A
C/n (msn):382-4227
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact