No. 8 Light Transport Squadron
Harbin Y-12 of SLAF
Active1994 - to present day
Country Sri Lanka
Branch Sri Lanka Air Force
RoleTransport, Reconnaissance
StationSLAF Ratmalana
EquipmentHarbin Y-12
EngagementsSri 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

Notable members

References

  1. "Trusted wings of hope and combat support".
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