No. 8 Light Transport Squadron | |
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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 |
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.