Falkirk Remembers

At this time of year, 470 Squadron takes time to reflect on the sacrifice made by the members of our Armed Forces and those that have died in conflict to allow us the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. We provide an essential uniformed presence at a number of events supporting our local community:

Falkirk Festival of Remembrance 2017 – Saturday 11th November

The Festival of Remembrance is an annual commemorative event organised by Falkirk Council and the British Royal Legion and hosted at Falkirk Town Hall on the Saturday evening before Remembrance Sunday. A large number of cadets and staff were in attendance from across the Sector and 470 had representation on stage with FS Andrew Macleod and Cdt Ellie Bererton parading the banner. This year featured a number of excellent performing artists which raised a large sum of money for Legion Scotland.

Falkirk Town Centre Remembrance Parade – Sunday 12th November

For 2017 we were very pleased to return to the Town Centre Remembrance Parade after a period at other venues. 470 provided a large presence with 2 uniformed staff and 26 cadets featuring in the parade from the Falkirk Town Hall to Dollar Park where Fg.Off Marc Esson laid a wreath on behalf of 470 Sqn and the RAF.

470 Sqn outside Dollar House

Old Polmont Parish Church

Staff from 470, accompanied by two cadets, later travelled to Old Polmont Parish Church to lay a wreath on behalf of 470 Sqn and the RAF at a lunchtime ceremony.