No. 8 Squadron SLAF

No. 8 Light Transport Squadron

Harbon Y-12 of SLAF
Active 1994 - to present day
Branch Sri Lanka Air Force
Role Transport, Reconnaissance
Station SLAF Ratmalana
Equipment Harbin Y-12
Engagements Sri Lankan Civil War

No. 8 "Light Transport" Squadron is a squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force. It currently operates the Harbin Y-12 from SLAF Ratmalana. Its roles include light transport, reconnaissance and pilot training for twin engine aircraft.

History

In 1994 the No. 2 Squadrons aircraft were divided between the No. 201 and No. 202 squadrons. The No. 201 was later renamed the No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron and the No. 202 squadron was renamed the No. 8 Light Transport Squadron and operated the lighter aircraft of the air force.

Aircraft operated

Year of introduction

References

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