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. TYhe 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.

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.

Bell manufactur date 26 August 1981. The Jet Ranger was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CH557. It was damaged on 26 February 1988 while its pilots were practicing auto runon, they experrienced severe vibrations and made a seious hard landing at Katunayake. Luckily, the JetRanger could be repaired. It was reserialled to SHT-1104 and by early 2012 to this SHT-557. Here it is seen at its homebase, getting some maintenance. The helicopter is assigned to No 7 Helicopter Squadron.

Assigned to No 7 Helicopter Squadron at Hingurakgoda. The 212 is receiving an overhaul before it returns to the sky. It is former Bell test registration N3189K and was most likely delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CH-565 in 1985. It was reserialled to SUH-4102 around 2010 and again to the current SUH-565 by March 2012. On this left side of the helo, the SLAF titles at the cockpit door are written in local (Sinhalese or Tamil) language. On the right side, the text is in english.

Once Canadian registration C-GADQ. That registration was cancelled on 5 December 1990. This Bell 212 was shipped from Mirabel via Schiphol to Singapore in primer livery on 14 December 1990. After completion and painting it was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force with serial CH563 and was assigned to No 7 Helicopter Squadron. The helo was reserialled to SUH-4111 in 2010 time-frame and again reserialled to SUH-563 by March 2012. As such, the 212 is seen here getting an serious overhaul. The SLAF is able to execute such overhauls by their own.

Assigned to No 7 Helicopter Squadron at Hingurakgoda. The 212 is receiving an overhaul before it returns to the sky. It is former Bell test registration N3189K and was most likely delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CH-565 in 1985. It was reserialled to SUH-4102 around 2010 and again to the current SUH-565 by March 2012. On this right side of the helo, the SLAF titles at the cockpit door are written in english, while on the left side, the text is in local (Sinhalese or Tamil) language.

This Mi-24P was new built and was rolled out on 24 Apr'85. It was delivered to the V-VS and then to Ukraine. To Sri Lanka as SAH-4416 on 9 Oct'01 and assigned to No.09 Attack Helicopter Squadron "Instantly, Surprise". The HIND was reserialled to SAH-636 by Mar'12. The Mi-24P made its last flight on 17 Nov'09, made a last ground run on 14 Jul'14 and was withdrawn from use with only 2002:43 logged flight hours. Possibly it will be made airworthy again in the future. But the attack role of the type is not necessary anymore in the current SLAF doctrine. Pictured during a superb 4Aviation tour.

This Mi-24P was new built and was rolled out on 28 May 1986. It was delivered to the V-VS and Ukraine. As one of six to Sri Lanka as SAH-4411 on 16 Jan'01 and assigned to No.09 Attack Helicopter Squadron "Instantly, Surprise". The HIND was reserialled to SAH-633 by Mar'12. The Mi-24P made its last flight on 17 Nov'09, made a last ground run on 21 Mar'13 and was withdrawn from use with only 1692:54 logged flight hours. Possibly it will be made airworthy again in the future. But the attack role of the type is not necessary anymore in the current SLAF doctrine. Pictured during a 4Aviation tour.

This Mi-35P was new built (line number 04-09) and was rolled out on 29 Jun'98. It was delivered as SAH-4404 to Sri Lanka on 17 Jul'98 and assigned to No.09 Attack Helicopter Squadron "Instantly, Surprise". The HIND was reserialled to SAH-623 by Mar'12. The attack helicopter made its last flight on 23 May 2014, made a last ground run on 28 May'14 and was withdrawn from use with only 1481:14 logged flight hours. Possibly it will be made airworthy again in the future. But the attack role of the type is not necessary anymore in the current SLAF doctrine. Pictured during a 4Aviation tour

This new built Mi-35V was rolled out on 24 Jun'98. It was delivered as SAH-4402 to Sri Lanka on 16 Jul'98 and assigned to No.09 Attack Helicopter Squadron "Instantly, Surprise". The HIND was reserialled to SAH-621 by Mar'12. The attack helicopter made its last flight on 30 Jan'14, made a last ground run on 5 Feb'14 and was withdrawn from use with only 1190:15 logged flight hours. Possibly it will be made airworthy again in the future. But the attack role of the type is not necessary anymore in the current SLAF doctrine. Pictured during an excellent 4Aviation tour to the base.

Operated by 3 Maritime Squadron from SLAF base China Bay. The unit is expected two new additions soon, one surplus Royal Australian Air Force Beech 350i and a brand-new Beechcraft -Textron 360ER. This Beech 200 will become a trainer from that moment. During a fine 4Aviation tour to the base, the sole Beech of the SLAF made a demonstration flight for us.

During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. The aircraft was part of an order of six K-8s when it was delivered to the SLAF in 2001. Initially serialled as SJT-1803 with 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011, reserialled to SJT-746 by mid-2012.

During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. It is a second-hand and former People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF, Chinese Air Force) jet when it was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1807 in 2009. The K-8 was delivered in an order of two K-8s. It was reserialled to SJT-1612 by mid-2012.

During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts. This Karakorum was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1802 in 2001, initally served 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011 and reserialled to SJT-744 by mid-2012.

An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base yielded this fine K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Sadly, this SJT-748 crashed on 21 March 2025 near Wariyapola during a training flight after it encountered an emergency. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft. The K-8 was on a mission out of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport.

FMS serial 72-1468, delivered to Sri Lanka. Became as SBT-1205 and reserialled to SBT-154 in early 2012. The basic trainer is assigned to the 1 Flying Training Wing at China Bay. The wing is operating the K-8, PT-6A (CJ-6A), and Ce150. During an excellent visit of 4Aviation to China Bay, many opportunities were created to picture the local aircraft.

The basic trainer is assigned to the 1 Flying Training Wing at China Bay. The wing is operating the K-8, PT-6A (CJ-6A), and Ce150.

Delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force in 2001 as SBT-1603 , reserialled to SBT-186 by March 2012. The basic trainer is assigned to the 1 Flying Training Wing at China Bay. The wing is operating the K-8, PT-6A (CJ-6A), and Ce150.

One of the few operational CJ-6s during the 4Aviation tour in late 2023. The aircraft was prepped for flying especially for the group and made a fine display - including colourful smoke - over its homebase. The basic trainer is assigned to the 1 Flying Training Wing at China Bay. The wing is operating the K-8, PT-6A (CJ-6A), and Ce150.

FMS serial 72-1468, delivered to Sri Lanka. Became as SBT-1205 and reserialled to SBT-154 in early 2012. The basic trainer is assigned to the 1 Flying Training Wing at China Bay. The wing is operating the K-8, PT-6A (CJ-6A), and Ce150.