196 results found
Registration / Serial:SUH-542
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212
C/n (msn):31235
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:809151Submit Correction
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Former Bell test registration N4471N was delivered as CH-542 on 21 September 1983 sep83, Its serial was cancelled on 14 March 1984. The helicopter was written off by September 1985 and possible since 2006 in use as a travelling exhibit. It was reserialled to SUH-4401 in 2010, then to SUH-542 by March 2012. Seen here with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake as prepped for preservation.
Registration / Serial:SUH-542
Aircraft Version:Bell 212
C/n (msn):31235
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:SUH-542
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212
C/n (msn):31235
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:809151Submit Correction
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Former Bell test registration N4471N was delivered as CH-542 on 21 September 1983 sep83, Its serial was cancelled on 14 March 1984. The helicopter was written off by September 1985 and possible since 2006 in use as a travelling exhibit. It was reserialled to SUH-4401 in 2010, then to SUH-542 by March 2012. Seen here with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake as prepped for preservation.
Registration / Serial:SUH-542
Aircraft Version:Bell 212
C/n (msn):31235
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:SUH-4429
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144115906U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809138Submit Correction
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Awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake. This NATO reporting name HIP-H carried no serial on this side but is SUH-4429.
Registration / Serial:SUH-4429
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144115906U
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:SUH-4429
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144115906U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809138Submit Correction
View count: 107
Awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake. This NATO reporting name HIP-H carried no serial on this side but is SUH-4429.
Registration / Serial:SUH-4429
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144115906U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4425
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116006U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809136Submit Correction
View count: 90
This Mi-171E is awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4425
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116006U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4425
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116006U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809136Submit Correction
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This Mi-171E is awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4425
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116006U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4427
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):144116008U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809133Submit Correction
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This Mi-171E carries manufacturer date 29 April 2013 and was accepted by the Sri Lanka Air Force on 4 July 2013. It is here seen awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing with only 1504:01 flight hours logged.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4427
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):144116008U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4427
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):144116008U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron, 61 Flight
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:809133Submit Correction
View count: 114
This Mi-171E carries manufacturer date 29 April 2013 and was accepted by the Sri Lanka Air Force on 4 July 2013. It is here seen awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing with only 1504:01 flight hours logged.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4427
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):144116008U
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:SUH-566
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):31198
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:809118Submit Correction
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This two twelve (ex Bell test registration N2134A) was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CH-535 in 1983 and reportedly as such written off during a brown-out landing in which it subsequently struck trees in September 1986. Apparently it was repaired, reserialled to CH-566 and assigned to SLAF No.7 Helicopter Squadron. Reserialled to SUH-4105 in 2010 and then again to this SUH-566 by March 2012.
Registration / Serial:SUH-566
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):31198
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:SUH-566
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 212
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 212/450 (H-1 Iroquois/Venom)
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):31198
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:809118Submit Correction
View count: 123
This two twelve (ex Bell test registration N2134A) was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CH-535 in 1983 and reportedly as such written off during a brown-out landing in which it subsequently struck trees in September 1986. Apparently it was repaired, reserialled to CH-566 and assigned to SLAF No.7 Helicopter Squadron. Reserialled to SUH-4105 in 2010 and then again to this SUH-566 by March 2012.
Registration / Serial:SUH-566
Aircraft Version:Bell 212 Twin Two-Twelve
C/n (msn):31198
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-761
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518009/12500513
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:809115Submit Correction
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Manufacturer date 28 November 1980 was delivered to the V-VS, and then moved to the Ukraine. The sale contract was signed on 26 July 2006 and the MiG was soon after delivered as CF-761 to Sri Lanka. It was assigned to SLAF 5sq. The FLOGGER was reserialled to SFS-5304, in 2010, moved to 12sq and reserialled to this SFS-761 by March 2012. It was last seen operational in 2013. Then kept in flyable storage but eventually stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake.
Registration / Serial:SFS-761
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518009/12500513
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFS-761
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518009/12500513
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:809115Submit Correction
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Manufacturer date 28 November 1980 was delivered to the V-VS, and then moved to the Ukraine. The sale contract was signed on 26 July 2006 and the MiG was soon after delivered as CF-761 to Sri Lanka. It was assigned to SLAF 5sq. The FLOGGER was reserialled to SFS-5304, in 2010, moved to 12sq and reserialled to this SFS-761 by March 2012. It was last seen operational in 2013. Then kept in flyable storage but eventually stored with the Aircraft Engineering Wing at Katunayake.
Registration / Serial:SFS-761
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27M
C/n (msn):83712518009/12500513
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
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: 140
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: 140
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
View count: 124
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: 124
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
View count: 143
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: 143
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
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
Unit Markings:2 Heavy Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808754Submit Correction
View count: 153
This SCM-869 (together with serials SCM-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. Back in history, this was former UR-48025. It was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR869 in 2000. Reserialled to SCM-3304 in 2010 and again to this SCM-869 by March 2012.
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
Unit Markings:2 Heavy Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike International (VCBI / CMB)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:6 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808754Submit Correction
View count: 153
This SCM-869 (together with serials SCM-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. Back in history, this was former UR-48025. It was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR869 in 2000. Reserialled to SCM-3304 in 2010 and again to this SCM-869 by March 2012.
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:SFI-781
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
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:808167Submit Correction
View count: 172
Delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CF781 in the 2007/2008 timeframe. It was reserailled to SFI-5105 in 2010 and again to this SFI-781 by March 2012. The F-7GS belongs to the 5 Fighter Squadron "Black Drongos / Bravely to the Sky" at Katunayake.
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:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
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:808167Submit Correction
View count: 172
Delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CF781 in the 2007/2008 timeframe. It was reserailled to SFI-5105 in 2010 and again to this SFI-781 by March 2012. The F-7GS belongs to the 5 Fighter Squadron "Black Drongos / Bravely to the Sky" at Katunayake.
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:SFM 5207
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (F-21)
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (F-21)
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir C2
C/n (msn):142
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Area:Colombo / Air Force Headquarters [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808163Submit Correction
View count: 114
This Kfir C2 is former IDF serial 961. It was manufactured in 1979 and delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CF-720 (with only 821,29 flight hours) on 4 November 2000. It was reserialled to SMF-5207 in 2011. The Kfir was place on a metal construction outside the SLAF Air Force Headquarters, in the middle of Colombo town most probably late late 2011, early 2012. In the back ground, the Colombo symbolic landmark Lotus Tower can be seen, 1,153 feet (351.5 meters) high. The Lotus Tower's acts as a tourism place and it functions as a radio and television broadcasting antenna too.
Registration / Serial:SFM 5207
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir C2
C/n (msn):142
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Area:Colombo / Air Force Headquarters [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SFM 5207
Aircraft Original Type:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (F-21)
Aircraft Generic Type:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (F-21)
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir C2
C/n (msn):142
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Area:Colombo / Air Force Headquarters [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:808163Submit Correction
View count: 114
This Kfir C2 is former IDF serial 961. It was manufactured in 1979 and delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CF-720 (with only 821,29 flight hours) on 4 November 2000. It was reserialled to SMF-5207 in 2011. The Kfir was place on a metal construction outside the SLAF Air Force Headquarters, in the middle of Colombo town most probably late late 2011, early 2012. In the back ground, the Colombo symbolic landmark Lotus Tower can be seen, 1,153 feet (351.5 meters) high. The Lotus Tower's acts as a tourism place and it functions as a radio and television broadcasting antenna too.
Registration / Serial:SFM 5207
Aircraft Version:Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir C2
C/n (msn):142
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Area:Colombo / Air Force Headquarters [ Off-Airport ]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
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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:808162Submit Correction
View count: 193
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
Registration / Serial:SCM-860
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3501
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:808155Submit Correction
View count: 175
Delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR860 on 23 June 1995. It was (unconfirmed) a former Kazachstan aircraft. The NATO reporting name CLINE was assigned to 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at Katunayake, the military part of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. It was damaged on 21 April 1997 at Ratmalana during a night landing. It was repaired by April 1998. Reserialled to SCM-3301 in 2010 and again to this SCM-860 by March 2012. The An-32B was parked inside a hangar, together with SCM-868, and awaiting spare parts to become part of the flyable part of the heavy transport squadran again.
Registration / Serial:SCM-860
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3501
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-860
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3501
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:808155Submit Correction
View count: 175
Delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR860 on 23 June 1995. It was (unconfirmed) a former Kazachstan aircraft. The NATO reporting name CLINE was assigned to 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at Katunayake, the military part of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. It was damaged on 21 April 1997 at Ratmalana during a night landing. It was repaired by April 1998. Reserialled to SCM-3301 in 2010 and again to this SCM-860 by March 2012. The An-32B was parked inside a hangar, together with SCM-868, and awaiting spare parts to become part of the flyable part of the heavy transport squadran again.
Registration / Serial:SCM-860
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3501
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-868
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
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:808152Submit Correction
View count: 170
Former UR-48011 was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR868 possibly in 2000/2001 timeframe. It was reserialled to SCM-3305 in 2010 and to SCM-868 by March 2012. All the time it was assigned to 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at Katunayake, the military part of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The An-32B was parked inside a hangar and awaiting spare parts to become part of the flyable part of the heavy transport squadron again. Pictured during an excellent and recommended 4Aviation tour to Sri Lanka!
Registration / Serial:SCM-868
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
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-868
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-32
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
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:808152Submit Correction
View count: 170
Former UR-48011 was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR868 possibly in 2000/2001 timeframe. It was reserialled to SCM-3305 in 2010 and to SCM-868 by March 2012. All the time it was assigned to 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at Katunayake, the military part of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The An-32B was parked inside a hangar and awaiting spare parts to become part of the flyable part of the heavy transport squadron again. Pictured during an excellent and recommended 4Aviation tour to Sri Lanka!
Registration / Serial:SCM-868
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3410
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
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: 178
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: 178
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: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
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: 170
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
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: 170
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: 450
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: 450
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:807865Submit Correction
View count: 148
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: 148
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: 170
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: 170
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