81 results found
| 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: | 546 |
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: | 546 |
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: | 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: | SHT-556 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 206 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 206/406 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 3499 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615044Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
Assigned to 7 squadron, this Jet Ranger is one of five on strength of the SLAF. A sixth example is preserved at Colombo-Ratmalana AB.
| Registration / Serial: | SHT-556 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 3499 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SHT-556 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 206 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 206/406 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 3499 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615044Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
Assigned to 7 squadron, this Jet Ranger is one of five on strength of the SLAF. A sixth example is preserved at Colombo-Ratmalana AB.
| Registration / Serial: | SHT-556 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 3499 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-626 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24P |
| C/n (msn): | 34012403015 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
Preserved on base near the entrance of the gate to 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron. This Mi-24P is former SAH-4406 and CH-626.
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-626 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24P |
| C/n (msn): | 34012403015 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-626 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24P |
| C/n (msn): | 34012403015 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 360 |
Preserved on base near the entrance of the gate to 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron. This Mi-24P is former SAH-4406 and CH-626.
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-626 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24P |
| C/n (msn): | 34012403015 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 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: | 438 |
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: | 438 |
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: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615023Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
Preserved on base, in front of the control tower near a parade ground
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 615023Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
Preserved on base, in front of the control tower near a parade ground
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 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: | 1001 |
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: | 1001 |
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: | 829 |
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: | 829 |
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: | 938 |
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: | 938 |
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: | 641 |
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: | 641 |
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: | 356 |
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: | 356 |
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: | 1381 |
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: | 1381 |
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: | 657 |
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: | 657 |
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: | 1472 |
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: | 1472 |
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: | SAH-628 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-35 |
| C/n (msn): | 220991 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 610003Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1071 |
A No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron Mi-35 in front of its hangar at its homebase Hingurakgoda (also known as Minneriya). The Hind was not airworthy at the moment of the picture, some necessary engine parts were missing to bring the attack helicopter alive. The rest of the gunship was in a splendid condition. This is former SAH-4407. Picture made during a 4Aviation tour to the country and SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-35 |
| C/n (msn): | 220991 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-628 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-35 |
| C/n (msn): | 220991 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 610003Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1071 |
A No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron Mi-35 in front of its hangar at its homebase Hingurakgoda (also known as Minneriya). The Hind was not airworthy at the moment of the picture, some necessary engine parts were missing to bring the attack helicopter alive. The rest of the gunship was in a splendid condition. This is former SAH-4407. Picture made during a 4Aviation tour to the country and SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SAH-628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-35 |
| C/n (msn): | 220991 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-843 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 200/1300 Super King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200T Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1314 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 797 |
Operated by 3 Maritime Squadron from SLAF base China Bay. The unit is expected two new additions soon, one surplus Royal Australian Air Force Beech 350i and a brand-new Beechcraft -Textron 360ER. This Beech 200 will become a trainer from that moment. During a fine 4Aviation tour, the sole Beech of the SLAF is seen here returning to its parking spot.
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-843 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200T Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1314 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-843 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 200 Super King Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 200/1300 Super King Air (C-12) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200T Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1314 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609454Submit Correction |
| View count: | 797 |
Operated by 3 Maritime Squadron from SLAF base China Bay. The unit is expected two new additions soon, one surplus Royal Australian Air Force Beech 350i and a brand-new Beechcraft -Textron 360ER. This Beech 200 will become a trainer from that moment. During a fine 4Aviation tour, the sole Beech of the SLAF is seen here returning to its parking spot.
| Registration / Serial: | SMR-843 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech 200T Super King Air |
| C/n (msn): | BB-1314 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-194 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132006 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609440Submit Correction |
| View count: | 393 |
Some dozen PT-6's are assigned to 1TFW. The basic trainer type is becoming a rare kind in operational air forces. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this PT-6 was seen on the platform of its homebase China Bay. In the back-ground, the other basic trainer of the SLAF is een, the Cessna 150.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-194 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132006 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-194 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132006 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609440Submit Correction |
| View count: | 393 |
Some dozen PT-6's are assigned to 1TFW. The basic trainer type is becoming a rare kind in operational air forces. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this PT-6 was seen on the platform of its homebase China Bay. In the back-ground, the other basic trainer of the SLAF is een, the Cessna 150.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-194 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132006 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |