95 results found
| Registration / Serial: | CX122 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| 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: | 770460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
The Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW) is the main overhaul centre of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). One of its projects was the construction of a single Pazmany PL-2 side-by-side trainer aircraft from a kit obtained from the USA. The aircraft resembles the Italian-built SF-260 used in large numbers by the SLAF. Its serial depicts it was used in an experimental role, rather than for training new pilots.
| Registration / Serial: | CX122 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| 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: | CX122 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| 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: | 770460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
The Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW) is the main overhaul centre of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). One of its projects was the construction of a single Pazmany PL-2 side-by-side trainer aircraft from a kit obtained from the USA. The aircraft resembles the Italian-built SF-260 used in large numbers by the SLAF. Its serial depicts it was used in an experimental role, rather than for training new pilots.
| Registration / Serial: | CX122 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pazmany PL-2 |
| 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: | CS404 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04497 |
| 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: | 770441Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
Three Devons once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CS404 is a complete example with original engines and has a green cheatline.
| Registration / Serial: | CS404 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04497 |
| 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: | CS404 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04497 |
| 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: | 770441Submit Correction |
| View count: | 154 |
Three Devons once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CS404 is a complete example with original engines and has a green cheatline.
| Registration / Serial: | CS404 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04497 |
| 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: | CS401 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04463 |
| 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: | 770258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
Three Devons once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CS401 is a complete example with original engines and has a red cheatline.
| Registration / Serial: | CS401 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04463 |
| 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: | CS401 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04463 |
| 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: | 770258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
Three Devons once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CS401 is a complete example with original engines and has a red cheatline.
| Registration / Serial: | CS401 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 5 |
| C/n (msn): | 04463 |
| 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: | CR802 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14136 |
| 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: | 770200Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. The fuselage of CR802 is in use as a canteen in the museum park wearing its original SLAF colours.
| Registration / Serial: | CR802 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14136 |
| 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: | CR802 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14136 |
| 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: | 770200Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. The fuselage of CR802 is in use as a canteen in the museum park wearing its original SLAF colours.
| Registration / Serial: | CR802 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14136 |
| 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: | CR804 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | Riley Turbo Skyliner |
| Manufacturers: | De Havilland / Riley |
| C/n (msn): | 14139 |
| 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: | 770102Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. CR804 is a complete example re-engined by Riley with Lycoming IO-540 flat-six piston engines. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Riley Turbo Skyliner |
| C/n (msn): | 14139 |
| 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: | CR804 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | Riley Turbo Skyliner |
| Manufacturers: | De Havilland / Riley |
| C/n (msn): | 14139 |
| 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: | 770102Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. CR804 is a complete example re-engined by Riley with Lycoming IO-540 flat-six piston engines. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Riley Turbo Skyliner |
| C/n (msn): | 14139 |
| 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: | CR801 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14135 |
| 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: | 769947Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. CR801 is a complete example with original engines. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR801 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14135 |
| 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: | CR801 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14135 |
| 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: | 769947Submit Correction |
| View count: | 143 |
No less than three out of four Herons operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana and the fourth one survives in Malaysia. CR801 is a complete example with original engines. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR801 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D |
| C/n (msn): | 14135 |
| 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: | SFT-730 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | 49065315 |
| 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: | 769865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
Ex SFT-1701, this MiG-23UB is the sole MiG-23UB two seater ever operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Fortunately it has found its way to the superb Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Ratmalana, where it has been put on the checkered pavement in front of the main hangar.
| Registration / Serial: | SFT-730 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | 49065315 |
| 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: | SFT-730 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | 49065315 |
| 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: | 769865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
Ex SFT-1701, this MiG-23UB is the sole MiG-23UB two seater ever operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Fortunately it has found its way to the superb Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Ratmalana, where it has been put on the checkered pavement in front of the main hangar.
| Registration / Serial: | SFT-730 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | 49065315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk.1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/137 |
| 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: | 769808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 199 |
The Royal Ceylon Air Force, the predecessor of the current Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), operated two Westland-built versions of the Sikorsky S-51, between 1956 and 1972. This immaculately restored example with serial CH-501 is on display in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana and was first reported here in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk.1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/137 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk.1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/137 |
| 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: | 769808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 199 |
The Royal Ceylon Air Force, the predecessor of the current Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), operated two Westland-built versions of the Sikorsky S-51, between 1956 and 1972. This immaculately restored example with serial CH-501 is on display in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana and was first reported here in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk.1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/137 |
| 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: | CR822 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 33556/16808 |
| 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: | 769747Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1077 |
A new Dakota for the database, ex 44-77224 went to the Royal Air Force as KP254 in June 1945, and proceeded to India and Ceylon (nowadays Sri Lanka) as 4R-ACI by Air Ceylon, which used it until 1978. To CR822 with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and first reported on display here in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR822 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 33556/16808 |
| 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: | CR822 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 33556/16808 |
| 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: | 769747Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1077 |
A new Dakota for the database, ex 44-77224 went to the Royal Air Force as KP254 in June 1945, and proceeded to India and Ceylon (nowadays Sri Lanka) as 4R-ACI by Air Ceylon, which used it until 1978. To CR822 with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and first reported on display here in March 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CR822 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 33556/16808 |
| 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-602 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 148 |
| 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: | 769689Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
The Royal Ceylon Air Force, the predecessor of the current Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), operated four Pioneers between 1956 and 1969. This immaculately restored example is on display in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana.
| Registration / Serial: | CC-602 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 148 |
| 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: | CC-602 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 148 |
| 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: | 769689Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
The Royal Ceylon Air Force, the predecessor of the current Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), operated four Pioneers between 1956 and 1969. This immaculately restored example is on display in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana.
| Registration / Serial: | CC-602 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Pioneer 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 148 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CH-533" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-360 Dauphin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-360/361/365C Dauphin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5005 |
| 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: | 769526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
An early version of the Dauphin helicopter, CH-531 is one of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana. It wears fake serial CH-533.
| Registration / Serial: | "CH-533" |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5005 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CH-533" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-360 Dauphin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-360/361/365C Dauphin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5005 |
| 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: | 769526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
An early version of the Dauphin helicopter, CH-531 is one of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana. It wears fake serial CH-533.
| Registration / Serial: | "CH-533" |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5005 |
| 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: | CJ-704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/5766 |
| 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: | 769307Submit Correction |
| View count: | 145 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Jet Provost, pictured in rather wet, but sunny weather conditions.
| Registration / Serial: | CJ-704 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/5766 |
| 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: | CJ-704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/5766 |
| 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: | 769307Submit Correction |
| View count: | 145 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Jet Provost, pictured in rather wet, but sunny weather conditions.
| Registration / Serial: | CJ-704 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T51 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/5766 |
| 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-166 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 229 (21-05) |
| 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: | 769265Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this SF260W Warrior.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 229 (21-05) |
| 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-166 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 229 (21-05) |
| 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: | 769265Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this SF260W Warrior.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 229 (21-05) |
| 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: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Tiger Moth, formerly operated by the SLAF's predecessor, the Royal Ceylon Air Force. It wears a CX-serial, which indicates experimental use of the aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
One of the exhibits in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force Museum at Ratmalana is this Tiger Moth, formerly operated by the SLAF's predecessor, the Royal Ceylon Air Force. It wears a CX-serial, which indicates experimental use of the aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | CX-123 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth |
| C/n (msn): | 83645 |
| Operator Titles: | Ceylon - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Pole sitting at 4 squadron is OH-13H Sioux CH-579, although its serial is not worn on this side of the helicopter.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Pole sitting at 4 squadron is OH-13H Sioux CH-579, although its serial is not worn on this side of the helicopter.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-579 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2288 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
Correct serial is CT183. Since fully restored, reportedly as a composite airframe also using parts of CT180. At time of upload the aircraft is displayed in the blue and yellow colour scheme currently worn by the fleet of SLAAF PT-6As in use with 1 Flight Training Wing at Trincomalee/China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nanchang CJ-6 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744687Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
Correct serial is CT183. Since fully restored, reportedly as a composite airframe also using parts of CT180. At time of upload the aircraft is displayed in the blue and yellow colour scheme currently worn by the fleet of SLAAF PT-6As in use with 1 Flight Training Wing at Trincomalee/China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | "CT130" |
| Aircraft Version: | Nanchang PT-6 |
| C/n (msn): | 6432026 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744679Submit Correction |
| View count: | 100 |
Present since the museum was established in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 744679Submit Correction |
| View count: | 100 |
Present since the museum was established in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-111 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 |
| C/n (msn): | C1/0856 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 10 January 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Well-preserved on display in the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is this MiG-27M SFS735, obtained from Ukraine and successfully used with the air force.
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Well-preserved on display in the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is this MiG-27M SFS735, obtained from Ukraine and successfully used with the air force.
| Registration / Serial: | SFS-735 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M |
| C/n (msn): | 83712538777 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
SLC854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
SLC854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlín 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739205Submit Correction |
| View count: | 335 |
The SLAF Museum in Ratmalana holds the remains of this Zlin 143 used by the Tamil Eelam guerilla armed forces or Air Tigers in an attack on the SLAF HQ in Colombo on 20 February 2009. In 2007, they had smuggled up to five Zlin 43 to Sri Lanka to be used in their attacks on government forces. In the attack, both Zlins were shot down, and 905 is said to be one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlín 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlín 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 739205Submit Correction |
| View count: | 335 |
The SLAF Museum in Ratmalana holds the remains of this Zlin 143 used by the Tamil Eelam guerilla armed forces or Air Tigers in an attack on the SLAF HQ in Colombo on 20 February 2009. In 2007, they had smuggled up to five Zlin 43 to Sri Lanka to be used in their attacks on government forces. In the attack, both Zlins were shot down, and 905 is said to be one of them.
| Registration / Serial: | 905 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlín 143 |
| C/n (msn): | 0037 |
| Operator Titles: | Tamil Eelam Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |