![]() |
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is co-hosting the Pacific Airlift Rally 2017, a military exercise currently underway on the island, alongside the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), a Major Command of the United States Air Force.
![]() |
“The event is a command post and flying training exercise with a focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations,” reported the US military.
![]() |
As part of the exercise, Sri Lankan troops had lectures and inspected US aircraft.
Sri Lankan paratroopers were also scheduled to jump from a USAF C-130 over Amparai.
![]() |
See more from the US military here and the Sri Lankan air force here and here.