No. 8 "Light Transport" Squadronis asquadronof theSri Lanka Air Force.It currently operates theBeechcraft B-200,Harbin Y-12andXian MA60fromSLAF Ratmalana.[1]Its roles include light transport,reconnaissanceand advanced fixed-wing flying training of officer cadets for twin engine aircraft.
| No. 8 Light Transport Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Harbin Y-12 of SLAF | |
| 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 |
History
editOn 2 April 1996 the No. 2 Squadron aircraft was divided between the No. 201 and No. 202 squadrons. The No. 201 was later renamed theNo. 2 Heavy Transport Squadronand the No. 202 squadron was renamed the No. 8 Light Transport Squadron and operated the lighter aircraft of the air force.
Aircraft operated
editYear of introduction
- Harbin Y-12- 1985
- Beechcraft 200- 1985
- Xian MA60- 2011
- Harbin Y-12-IV - 2023
Notable members
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