197 results found
Registration / Serial:CA605
Aircraft Original Type:FMA IA-58 Pucara
Aircraft Generic Type:FMA IA-58 Pucara
Aircraft Version:FMA IA-58A Pucara
C/n (msn):101
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:772383Submit Correction
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was one of few export customers of the Argentina-designed and built IA-58 Pucara, the others being Colombia and Uruguay. The type was used during the internal conflict which ended in 2009. CA-605 (ex CA-602 and ex A-601 with the Air Force of Argentina) is seen here resting from duty in the excellent museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CA605
Aircraft Version:FMA IA-58A Pucara
C/n (msn):101
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:CA605
Aircraft Original Type:FMA IA-58 Pucara
Aircraft Generic Type:FMA IA-58 Pucara
Aircraft Version:FMA IA-58A Pucara
C/n (msn):101
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:772383Submit Correction
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was one of few export customers of the Argentina-designed and built IA-58 Pucara, the others being Colombia and Uruguay. The type was used during the internal conflict which ended in 2009. CA-605 (ex CA-602 and ex A-601 with the Air Force of Argentina) is seen here resting from duty in the excellent museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CA605
Aircraft Version:FMA IA-58A Pucara
C/n (msn):101
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:"SBT-1610"
Aircraft Original Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432030
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:772007Submit Correction
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Most likely a former instructional airframe, this CJ-6A trainer was seen outside at the Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) for Chinese aircraft types of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at Katunayake. Its former serial is SBT-188.
Registration / Serial:"SBT-1610"
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432030
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:"SBT-1610"
Aircraft Original Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432030
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:772007Submit Correction
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Most likely a former instructional airframe, this CJ-6A trainer was seen outside at the Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) for Chinese aircraft types of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at Katunayake. Its former serial is SBT-188.
Registration / Serial:"SBT-1610"
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432030
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:CF-901
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI
C/n (msn):3819
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:771896Submit Correction
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Only one MiG-15UTI was ever operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), its wings giving both 3819 and 3820 as construction numbers. Fortunately, CF-901 has survived and can nowadays be found in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CF-901
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI
C/n (msn):3819
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:CF-901
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI
C/n (msn):3819
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:771896Submit Correction
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Only one MiG-15UTI was ever operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), its wings giving both 3819 and 3820 as construction numbers. Fortunately, CF-901 has survived and can nowadays be found in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CF-901
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI
C/n (msn):3819
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: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:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771881Submit Correction
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One of several An-32Bs still active with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is SCM-860. The aircraft is operated by 2 squadron and can be seen here inside the squadron's hangar. Ex SCM-3301 and ex CR-860. It was delivered from Ukraine on 23 June 1995.
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:Wim SonneveldContact
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771881Submit Correction
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One of several An-32Bs still active with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is SCM-860. The aircraft is operated by 2 squadron and can be seen here inside the squadron's hangar. Ex SCM-3301 and ex CR-860. It was delivered from Ukraine on 23 June 1995.
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:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:CH-532
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):5006
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:771740Submit Correction
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Two early model Dauphins were operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Both of them can be found in the excellent museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CH-532
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):5006
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-532
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):5006
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:771740Submit Correction
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Two early model Dauphins were operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Both of them can be found in the excellent museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CH-532
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale SA-365C Dauphin 2
C/n (msn):5006
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-183
Aircraft Original Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
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:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771426Submit Correction
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The standard trainer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is the Nanchang CJ-6A (PT-6A). Although the type is still heavily used, this example with serial CT-183 made its way to the excellent museum at Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CT-183
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432026
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-183
Aircraft Original Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
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:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771426Submit Correction
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The standard trainer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is the Nanchang CJ-6A (PT-6A). Although the type is still heavily used, this example with serial CT-183 made its way to the excellent museum at Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CT-183
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-6A
C/n (msn):6432026
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771330Submit Correction
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ex UR-48007, this was one of ten An-32Bs obtained from Ukraine for use by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), which saw service during the years of the internal conflict, which ended in 2009. This particular example can be found in the excellent museum at Ratmalana since June 2015.
Registration / Serial:CR-867
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3208
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771330Submit Correction
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ex UR-48007, this was one of ten An-32Bs obtained from Ukraine for use by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), which saw service during the years of the internal conflict, which ended in 2009. This particular example can be found in the excellent museum at Ratmalana since June 2015.
Registration / Serial:CR-867
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-32B
C/n (msn):3208
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-110
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0851
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:771327Submit Correction
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A Chipmunk in the woods! The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum in Ratmalana has an interesting collection of aircraft, amongst it are several Chipmunks. Out of a dozen operated by the SLAF, six can still be found with the collection. One of these is CT-110, seen here behind the main hangar of the museum on poles.
Registration / Serial:CT-110
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0851
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-110
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0851
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:771327Submit Correction
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A Chipmunk in the woods! The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum in Ratmalana has an interesting collection of aircraft, amongst it are several Chipmunks. Out of a dozen operated by the SLAF, six can still be found with the collection. One of these is CT-110, seen here behind the main hangar of the museum on poles.
Registration / Serial:CT-110
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0851
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-615
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-24
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-24/25/35
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-24V
C/n (msn):3532421622231
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:771227Submit Correction
View count: 164
The Mi-24 was delivered to Sri Lanka in considerable numbers. The gunships were intensively used in the internal conflict on the island nation which ended in 2009. As a dedicated memory, this example has been preserved with the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana. This particular example was delivered to Sri Lanka from Ukraine in 1995-1997.
Registration / Serial:CH-615
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-24V
C/n (msn):3532421622231
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-615
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-24
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-24/25/35
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-24V
C/n (msn):3532421622231
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:771227Submit Correction
View count: 164
The Mi-24 was delivered to Sri Lanka in considerable numbers. The gunships were intensively used in the internal conflict on the island nation which ended in 2009. As a dedicated memory, this example has been preserved with the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana. This particular example was delivered to Sri Lanka from Ukraine in 1995-1997.
Registration / Serial:CH-615
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-24V
C/n (msn):3532421622231
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-1302
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Shenyang J-5/F-5
Aircraft Version:Shenyang FT-5
C/n (msn):551021
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:771215Submit Correction
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The FT-5 is the Chinese-built two seater version of the J-5/F-5, itself a copy of the Soviet MiG-17. Sri Lanka received two of these aircraft, both survive and have been put on display. One is at Vavuniya air base and this SFT-1302 (ex CTF-702) in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:SFT-1302
Aircraft Version:Shenyang FT-5
C/n (msn):551021
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-1302
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Shenyang J-5/F-5
Aircraft Version:Shenyang FT-5
C/n (msn):551021
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:771215Submit Correction
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The FT-5 is the Chinese-built two seater version of the J-5/F-5, itself a copy of the Soviet MiG-17. Sri Lanka received two of these aircraft, both survive and have been put on display. One is at Vavuniya air base and this SFT-1302 (ex CTF-702) in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:SFT-1302
Aircraft Version:Shenyang FT-5
C/n (msn):551021
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-103
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):C1/0156
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:771162Submit Correction
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The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum in Ratmalana has an interesting collection of aircraft, amongst it are several Chipmunks. Out of a dozen operated by the SLAF, six can still be found with the collection. One of these is CT-103, seen here in the main hangar of the museum. Ex WB709.
Registration / Serial:CT-103
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0156
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-103
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):C1/0156
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:771162Submit Correction
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The excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Museum in Ratmalana has an interesting collection of aircraft, amongst it are several Chipmunks. Out of a dozen operated by the SLAF, six can still be found with the collection. One of these is CT-103, seen here in the main hangar of the museum. Ex WB709.
Registration / Serial:CT-103
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0156
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771061Submit Correction
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This Beech E18 can be found in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana. This aircraft, believed to be the sole example ever used by the SLAF is ex 4R-AAU and was used for survey work. By 1980, it was retired and stored prior to refurbishment for the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1982. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
Registration / Serial:CS450
Aircraft Version:Beech E18S
C/n (msn):BA433
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:771061Submit Correction
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This Beech E18 can be found in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana. This aircraft, believed to be the sole example ever used by the SLAF is ex 4R-AAU and was used for survey work. By 1980, it was retired and stored prior to refurbishment for the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1982. It was first reported with the museum in March 1993.
Registration / Serial:CS450
Aircraft Version:Beech E18S
C/n (msn):BA433
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:770935Submit Correction
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Two Kamov Ka-26 helicopter were in service with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in the 90s. The only one example that survives is preserved inside the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force museum at Ratmalana, albeit in a somewhat anonymous livery.
Registration / Serial:CH-525
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-26
C/n (msn):7001410
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:770935Submit Correction
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Two Kamov Ka-26 helicopter were in service with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in the 90s. The only one example that survives is preserved inside the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force museum at Ratmalana, albeit in a somewhat anonymous livery.
Registration / Serial:CH-525
Aircraft Version:Kamov Ka-26
C/n (msn):7001410
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:CR-831
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 748
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2/222
C/n (msn):1587
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
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Three HS748s once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) still exist today at various places around this island nation. CR-831 is devoid of most of its markings, but is nonetheless in good shape when found in the excellent SLAF museum at Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CR-831
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2/222
C/n (msn):1587
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:CR-831
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 748
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2/222
C/n (msn):1587
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:770876Submit Correction
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Three HS748s once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) still exist today at various places around this island nation. CR-831 is devoid of most of its markings, but is nonetheless in good shape when found in the excellent SLAF museum at Ratmalana.
Registration / Serial:CR-831
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Srs2/222
C/n (msn):1587
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-656"
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-01460
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
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Six Cessna 337Fs were operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Most of these survive and can be found in different places, although allocation of fake serials does identification of these airframes no good. The real serial of this example in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana is CC-653.
Registration / Serial:"CC-656"
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-01460
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-656"
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 337 Super Skymaster
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-01460
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
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Six Cessna 337Fs were operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Most of these survive and can be found in different places, although allocation of fake serials does identification of these airframes no good. The real serial of this example in the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana is CC-653.
Registration / Serial:"CC-656"
Aircraft Version:Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
C/n (msn):337-01460
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-123
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP
C/n (msn):710 (64-003)
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
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Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-123 is a turbo-prop version and is on display in the main hangar.
Registration / Serial:CT-123
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP
C/n (msn):710 (64-003)
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-123
Aircraft Original Type:Aviamilano F.250
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP
C/n (msn):710 (64-003)
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:770671Submit Correction
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Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found in the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-123 is a turbo-prop version and is on display in the main hangar.
Registration / Serial:CT-123
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP
C/n (msn):710 (64-003)
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Collection:Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:770460Submit Correction
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 144
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
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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
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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