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| 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: | 543 |
| 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: | 543 |
| 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: | 904 |
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: | 904 |
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: | 593 |
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: | 593 |
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: | 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: | 727 |
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: | 727 |
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: | 595 |
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: | 595 |
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: | 1351 |
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: | 1351 |
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: | 1009 |
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: | 1009 |
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: | 755 |
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: | 755 |
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: | 377 |
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: | 377 |
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: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| 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: | 609437Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1139 |
The 1TFW is using the K-8 as its advanced jet trainer. The SLAF is currently operating with eight such aircraft, four others were written off through the years. Due to low budgets, none of the SLAF-8s were operational at the moment this picture was taken. This SJT-740 is former serial SJT-1801. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| 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: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| 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: | 609437Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1139 |
The 1TFW is using the K-8 as its advanced jet trainer. The SLAF is currently operating with eight such aircraft, four others were written off through the years. Due to low budgets, none of the SLAF-8s were operational at the moment this picture was taken. This SJT-740 is former serial SJT-1801. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| 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: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 609434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 643 |
This K-8 belongs to the inventory of 1TFW. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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: | 609434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 643 |
This K-8 belongs to the inventory of 1TFW. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | |
| 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-154 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15073657 |
| 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: | 609432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 676 |
Operated by the 1TFW at SLAF base China Bay, this Ce150 is gaining speed during its take-off roll. The SLAF is using both the Chinese built PT-6 and the US built Cessna 150 for its basic training. During a fine 4Aviation tour, we were able to picture the Ce150.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-154 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15073657 |
| 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-154 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15073657 |
| 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: | 609432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 676 |
Operated by the 1TFW at SLAF base China Bay, this Ce150 is gaining speed during its take-off roll. The SLAF is using both the Chinese built PT-6 and the US built Cessna 150 for its basic training. During a fine 4Aviation tour, we were able to picture the Ce150.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-154 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15073657 |
| 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: | 609429Submit Correction |
| View count: | 473 |
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 made a demonstration flight for us.
| 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: | 609429Submit Correction |
| View count: | 473 |
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 made a demonstration flight for us.
| 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-191 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132004 |
| 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: | 609381Submit Correction |
| View count: | 610 |
During a great 4Aviation tour through Sri Lanka, this fine PT-6 was pictured after its flight over China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-191 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132004 |
| 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-191 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132004 |
| 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: | 609381Submit Correction |
| View count: | 610 |
During a great 4Aviation tour through Sri Lanka, this fine PT-6 was pictured after its flight over China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SBT-191 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 7132004 |
| 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: | FA-133 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon |
| Licence-built by: | SABCA |
| C/n (msn): | 6H-133 |
| Operator Titles: | Belgium - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
| Registration / Serial: | FA-133 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 6H-133 |
| Operator Titles: | Belgium - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | FA-133 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon |
| Licence-built by: | SABCA |
| C/n (msn): | 6H-133 |
| Operator Titles: | Belgium - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
| Registration / Serial: | FA-133 |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | 6H-133 |
| Operator Titles: | Belgium - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4055 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-16 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4055 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-16 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4055 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-16 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4055 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-16 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Military Code: | 30-GM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Rafale |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Rafale |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Rafale C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | EC 3/30 / Spa38 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605256Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
This Rafale was sold to Greece as Rafale EG with serial 416
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Rafale C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Military Code: | 30-GM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Rafale |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Rafale |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Rafale C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | EC 3/30 / Spa38 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605256Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
This Rafale was sold to Greece as Rafale EG with serial 416
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Rafale C |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4053 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-14 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4053 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-14 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4053 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-14 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4053 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| C/n (msn): | JC-14 |
| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C14-18 |
| Military Code: | 14-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 14 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 420 |
Prepared for transport to Draken International, this F1M became registration N558EM from September 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | C14-18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C14-18 |
| Military Code: | 14-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 14 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 420 |
Prepared for transport to Draken International, this F1M became registration N558EM from September 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | C14-18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C.14-04 |
| Military Code: | 14-02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 14 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
Prepared for transport to Draken International, this F1M became registration N557EM from September 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | C.14-04 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C.14-04 |
| Military Code: | 14-02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 14 |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 605244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
Prepared for transport to Draken International, this F1M became registration N557EM from September 2018.
| Registration / Serial: | C.14-04 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1M |
| C/n (msn): | 4 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Albacete (LEAB)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |