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City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809112Submit Correction
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Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809112Submit Correction
View count: 179
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809100Submit Correction
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Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809100Submit Correction
View count: 161
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809099Submit Correction
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Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), and Bell 412EPs SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 showed construction number plate 36558 and is really SUH-530. The other 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:"SUH-522"
Alternate Registration:SUH-530
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):36558
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809099Submit Correction
View count: 185
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), and Bell 412EPs SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 showed construction number plate 36558 and is really SUH-530. The other 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:"SUH-522"
Alternate Registration:SUH-530
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):36558
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808162Submit Correction
View count: 222
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808162Submit Correction
View count: 222
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808139Submit Correction
View count: 212
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 shows a little more spacing between SUH and 522. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808139Submit Correction
View count: 212
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 shows a little more spacing between SUH and 522. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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-ASE
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807978Submit Correction
View count: 178
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807978Submit Correction
View count: 178
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai 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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807926Submit Correction
View count: 217
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807926Submit Correction
View count: 217
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807884Submit Correction
View count: 572
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807884Submit Correction
View count: 572
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807866Submit Correction
View count: 188
Registration / Serial:4R-DOM
Aircraft Version:Cessna 152
C/n (msn):15285851
Operator Titles:Red Bird Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807866Submit Correction
View count: 188
Registration / Serial:4R-DOM
Aircraft Version:Cessna 152
C/n (msn):15285851
Operator Titles:Red Bird Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807865Submit Correction
View count: 190
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807865Submit Correction
View count: 190
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
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:807860Submit Correction
View count: 219
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. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
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:807860Submit Correction
View count: 219
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. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
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: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 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:807857Submit Correction
View count: 182
854 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. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
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:Stephan de BruijnContact
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 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:807857Submit Correction
View count: 182
854 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. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
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:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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:807854Submit Correction
View count: 166
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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-852
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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:807854Submit Correction
View count: 166
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:774336Submit Correction
View count: 154
Awaiting overhaul at its homebase Ratmalana, Y-12-II SCL-852 is one of the Turbo-Pandas operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The aircraft are operated by 8 squadron and this example had serial SCL-3201 allocated before.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:774336Submit Correction
View count: 154
Awaiting overhaul at its homebase Ratmalana, Y-12-II SCL-852 is one of the Turbo-Pandas operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The aircraft are operated by 8 squadron and this example had serial SCL-3201 allocated before.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
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:CT-162
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior
C/n (msn):471 (37-009)
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:773782Submit Correction
View count: 154
Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found with the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-162 is an armed version in grey colours and can be found as part of a three ship display in the outdoor exhibition.
Registration / Serial:CT-162
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior
C/n (msn):471 (37-009)
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:CT-162
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior
C/n (msn):471 (37-009)
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:773782Submit Correction
View count: 154
Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found with the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-162 is an armed version in grey colours and can be found as part of a three ship display in the outdoor exhibition.
Registration / Serial:CT-162
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior
C/n (msn):471 (37-009)
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:"CC-660"
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):33701461
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:773710Submit Correction
View count: 182
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has operated a few Cessna 337F Super Skymasters. This example can be found in outdoor display of the excellent SLAF Museum in Ratmalana, wearing fake serial CC-660. Its real identity is CC-651.
Registration / Serial:"CC-660"
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):33701461
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:"CC-660"
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):33701461
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:773710Submit Correction
View count: 182
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has operated a few Cessna 337F Super Skymasters. This example can be found in outdoor display of the excellent SLAF Museum in Ratmalana, wearing fake serial CC-660. Its real identity is CC-651.
Registration / Serial:"CC-660"
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):33701461
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
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:773445Submit Correction
View count: 190
Ex 57-1823, this helicopter is one of a handful of OH-13H Sioux once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). It can be found somewhat hidden on the large premises of the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana. Its canopy seems non-standard for the type.
Registration / Serial:CH-578
Aircraft Version:Bell OH-13H Sioux
C/n (msn):2061
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
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:773445Submit Correction
View count: 190
Ex 57-1823, this helicopter is one of a handful of OH-13H Sioux once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). It can be found somewhat hidden on the large premises of the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana. Its canopy seems non-standard for the type.
Registration / Serial:CH-578
Aircraft Version:Bell OH-13H Sioux
C/n (msn):2061
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:CF-904
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: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:773192Submit Correction
View count: 169
Five MiG-17Fs found their way to Sri Lanka, some of which still survive. This rather anonymous example is on display in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CF-904
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):
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:CF-904
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: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:773192Submit Correction
View count: 169
Five MiG-17Fs found their way to Sri Lanka, some of which still survive. This rather anonymous example is on display in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CF-904
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
C/n (msn):
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:"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 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:773164Submit Correction
View count: 157
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum at Ratmalana is this former SLAF Jet Provost wearing serial CJ-701. Its real serial is CJ-711.
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 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
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 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:773164Submit Correction
View count: 157
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum at Ratmalana is this former SLAF Jet Provost wearing serial CJ-701. Its real serial is CJ-711.
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 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:SHT-550
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell 206A JetRanger
C/n (msn):307
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:773115Submit Correction
View count: 246
The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana houses many different types of aircraft once flown by the SLAF. One of a kind Bell 206A SHT-550 is seen here on the checkered apron in front of the main display hangar.
Registration / Serial:SHT-550
Aircraft Version:Bell 206A JetRanger
C/n (msn):307
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:SHT-550
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 206 JetRanger
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 206/406 JetRanger
Aircraft Version:Bell 206A JetRanger
C/n (msn):307
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:773115Submit Correction
View count: 246
The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana houses many different types of aircraft once flown by the SLAF. One of a kind Bell 206A SHT-550 is seen here on the checkered apron in front of the main display hangar.
Registration / Serial:SHT-550
Aircraft Version:Bell 206A JetRanger
C/n (msn):307
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