- No. 8 Squadron SLAF
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No. 8 Light Transport Squadron 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 Transpor" 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.
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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 Transpor Squadron and operated the lighter aircraft of the air force.
Aircraft operated
Year of introduction
- Harbin Y-12 - 1985
- Beechcraft 200 - 1985
- Cessna 421 Golden Eagle - 19??
Notable members
References
External links
Categories:- Military units and formations established in 1994
- Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft squadrons
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