No. 8 Squadron SLAF
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No. 8 Light Transport Squadron | |
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Active | 1994 - to present day |
Country | Sri Lanka |
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 Beechcraft B-200, Harbin Y-12 and Xian MA60 from SLAF Ratmalana.[1] Its roles include light transport, reconnaissance and advanced fixed-wing flying training of officer cadets for twin engine aircraft.
History
On 2 April 1996 the No. 2 Squadron aircraft was 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
- Harbin Y-12 - 1985
- Beechcraft 200 - 1985
- Xian MA60 - 2011
- Harbin Y-12-IV - 2023
Notable members
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