The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Ratmalana is the country's only national museum dedicated to aviation. It serves as a comprehensive chronicle of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) from its inception as the Royal Ceylon Air Force to the modern day, offering a unique mix of historical artifacts, vintage aircraft, and interactive experiences. ➤ Main Exhibits and Attractions The museum is organized into several hangars and an outdoor display area, each focusing on a different era or aspect of aviation history. * Main Hangar & Aircraft Collection: Features a wide array of vintage aircraft, including the De Havilland Tiger Moth, the Chipmunk TMK. 10, and the HS 748 Avro. Notable displays also include the Jet Provost T.51, the first jet aircraft used by the force. * Outdoor Exhibits: Displays larger aircraft and captured equipment, such as the remains of LTTE aircraft and a 130mm howitzer. * Historical Artifacts: Beyond planes, the museum houses the medals and sword of Air Vice...
Hetadage In Polonnarywa Ancient City
This is the Temple of the tooth built by king Nissankamalla ( 1187-1196 A.D. ) It is called hatadage because it was built within sixty ( hata ) hours . It has been a two storried building and the upper floor may have contained the Tooth Relic . among the stone slabs on the walls are three inscriptions of King Nissankamalla of which one has the words " Nissanka Hatadage " the other inscriptions contain the King's altruistic activities and advise given to the community of Buddhist monks . The roof may have had wooden beams and covered with clay .
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