82 results found
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Tiger Moth, formerly operated by the SLAF's predecessor, the Royal Ceylon Air Force. It wears a CX-serial, which indicates experimental use of the aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Tiger Moth, formerly operated by the SLAF's predecessor, the Royal Ceylon Air Force. It wears a CX-serial, which indicates experimental use of the aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
Pole sitting at 4 squadron is OH-13H Sioux CH-579, although its serial is not worn on this side of the helicopter.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
Pole sitting at 4 squadron is OH-13H Sioux CH-579, although its serial is not worn on this side of the helicopter.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
Correct serial is CT183. Since fully restored, reportedly as a composite airframe also using parts of CT180. At time of upload the aircraft is displayed in the blue and yellow colour scheme currently worn by the fleet of SLAAF PT-6As in use with 1 Flight Training Wing at Trincomalee/China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
Correct serial is CT183. Since fully restored, reportedly as a composite airframe also using parts of CT180. At time of upload the aircraft is displayed in the blue and yellow colour scheme currently worn by the fleet of SLAAF PT-6As in use with 1 Flight Training Wing at Trincomalee/China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744679Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
Present since the museum was established in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744679Submit Correction |
| View count: | 87 |
Present since the museum was established in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Well-preserved on display in the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is this MiG-27M SFS735, obtained from Ukraine and successfully used with the air force.
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Well-preserved on display in the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is this MiG-27M SFS735, obtained from Ukraine and successfully used with the air force.
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
SLC854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
SLC854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | ZlÃn 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739205Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
The SLAF Museum in Ratmalana holds the remains of this Zlin 143 used by the Tamil Eelam guerilla armed forces or Air Tigers in an attack on the SLAF HQ in Colombo on 20 February 2009. In 2007, they had smuggled up to five Zlin 43 to Sri Lanka to be used in their attacks on government forces. In the attack, both Zlins were shot down, and 905 is said to be one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Version: | ZlÃn 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | ZlÃn 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739205Submit Correction |
| View count: | 275 |
The SLAF Museum in Ratmalana holds the remains of this Zlin 143 used by the Tamil Eelam guerilla armed forces or Air Tigers in an attack on the SLAF HQ in Colombo on 20 February 2009. In 2007, they had smuggled up to five Zlin 43 to Sri Lanka to be used in their attacks on government forces. In the attack, both Zlins were shot down, and 905 is said to be one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Version: | ZlÃn 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | (Sri Lanka - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615072Submit Correction |
| View count: | 528 |
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | (Sri Lanka - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | (Sri Lanka - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615072Submit Correction |
| View count: | 528 |
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | (Sri Lanka - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Robinson R-66 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Robinson R-66 |
| Aircraft Version: | Robinson R-66 Turbine |
| C/n (msn): | 0625 |
| Operator Titles: | Rathna Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615069Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASK |
| Aircraft Version: | Robinson R-66 Turbine |
| C/n (msn): | 0625 |
| Operator Titles: | Rathna Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Robinson R-66 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Robinson R-66 |
| Aircraft Version: | Robinson R-66 Turbine |
| C/n (msn): | 0625 |
| Operator Titles: | Rathna Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615069Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASK |
| Aircraft Version: | Robinson R-66 Turbine |
| C/n (msn): | 0625 |
| Operator Titles: | Rathna Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615067Submit Correction |
| View count: | 793 |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615067Submit Correction |
| View count: | 793 |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-2311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 200/1300 Super King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1900 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615066Submit Correction |
| View count: | 781 |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-2311 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1900 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-2311 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 200/1300 Super King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1900 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615066Submit Correction |
| View count: | 781 |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-2311 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1900 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-MVS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil |
| C/n (msn): | 7201 |
| Operator Titles: | Senok |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-MVS |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil |
| C/n (msn): | 7201 |
| Operator Titles: | Senok |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-MVS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil |
| C/n (msn): | 7201 |
| Operator Titles: | Senok |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-MVS |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil |
| C/n (msn): | 7201 |
| Operator Titles: | Senok |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Xian MA60/MA600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0709 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615053Submit Correction |
| View count: | 778 |
Although no military serial worn, this SLAF MA-60 has military serial SCM-3502 assigned. It is operated by 8 Light Transport Squadron and Helitours.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTO |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0709 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Xian MA60/MA600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0709 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615053Submit Correction |
| View count: | 778 |
Although no military serial worn, this SLAF MA-60 has military serial SCM-3502 assigned. It is operated by 8 Light Transport Squadron and Helitours.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTO |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0709 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Xian MA60/MA600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0708 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 649 |
Although no military serial worn, this SLAF MA-60 has military serial SCM-3501 assigned. It is operated by 8 Light Transport Squadron and Helitours. The aircraft is seen here at its homebase with one engine missing.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTN |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0708 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Xian MA60/MA600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0708 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 649 |
Although no military serial worn, this SLAF MA-60 has military serial SCM-3501 assigned. It is operated by 8 Light Transport Squadron and Helitours. The aircraft is seen here at its homebase with one engine missing.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-HTN |
| Aircraft Version: | Xian MA60 |
| C/n (msn): | 0708 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-3125 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-IV |
| C/n (msn): | 038 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 537 |
The SLAF took delivery of two Y-12-IVs and nine (or possibly eleven) Y-12-IIs. Through the years, sadly three were written off.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-3125 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-IV |
| C/n (msn): | 038 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-3125 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-IV |
| C/n (msn): | 038 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 537 |
The SLAF took delivery of two Y-12-IVs and nine (or possibly eleven) Y-12-IIs. Through the years, sadly three were written off.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-3125 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-IV |
| C/n (msn): | 038 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CA310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP/11C |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609074Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. also on base is the Sri Lanka Air Force museum where this Boulton Paul P.108 Balliol T.Mk.2 (CA310 / BP/11C) of the Royal Ceylon Air Force is. The RCyAF was the only export customer for the type.
| Registration / Serial: | CA310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP/11C |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CA310 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP/11C |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609074Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. also on base is the Sri Lanka Air Force museum where this Boulton Paul P.108 Balliol T.Mk.2 (CA310 / BP/11C) of the Royal Ceylon Air Force is. The RCyAF was the only export customer for the type.
| Registration / Serial: | CA310 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP/11C |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCH-3402 |
| 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 (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4227 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609073Submit Correction |
| View count: | 357 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Lockheed C-130K Hercules (SCH-3402 / 382-4227), No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCH-3402 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4227 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCH-3402 |
| 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 (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4227 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609073Submit Correction |
| View count: | 357 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Lockheed C-130K Hercules (SCH-3402 / 382-4227), No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCH-3402 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4227 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SPR-2101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 421 Golden Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 421 Golden Eagle/Executive Commuter |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 421C Golden Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 421C0504 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 390 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Bit of a surprise this Cessna 421C of No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron. But the friendly crew made clear that this really is SPR-2101 / 421CO504 undergoing maintenance.
| Registration / Serial: | SPR-2101 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 421C Golden Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 421C0504 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SPR-2101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 421 Golden Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 421 Golden Eagle/Executive Commuter |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 421C Golden Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 421C0504 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609058Submit Correction |
| View count: | 390 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Bit of a surprise this Cessna 421C of No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron. But the friendly crew made clear that this really is SPR-2101 / 421CO504 undergoing maintenance.
| Registration / Serial: | SPR-2101 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 421C Golden Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 421C0504 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCM-3102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 748 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover) |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 |
| C/n (msn): | 1746 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609050Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. This Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 (SCM-3102 / 1746) was stored at the otherside of the airbase.
| Registration / Serial: | SCM-3102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 |
| C/n (msn): | 1746 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCM-3102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 748 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover) |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 |
| C/n (msn): | 1746 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609050Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. This Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 (SCM-3102 / 1746) was stored at the otherside of the airbase.
| Registration / Serial: | SCM-3102 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2A/272 |
| C/n (msn): | 1746 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CJ701" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/6611 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Also on base is the Sri Lanka Air Force museum where this Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 of the Royal Ceylon Air Force is. It is falsely painted as CJ701, it actually is ex CJ711.
| Registration / Serial: | "CJ701" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/6611 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CJ701" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/6611 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |
| Photo ID: | 609048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
First day of a great trip to the Sri Lanka Air Force that started at Ratmalana AFB, Colombo. Also on base is the Sri Lanka Air Force museum where this Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 of the Royal Ceylon Air Force is. It is falsely painted as CJ701, it actually is ex CJ711.
| Registration / Serial: | "CJ701" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting P.84 Jet Provost Mk.51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/6611 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Pieter StroobachContact |