470 (Falkirk) Squadron was honoured to host the Commandant of the Air Cadets, Air Commodore Al Lewis on Friday evening as part of his first official visit to Central Scotland! We were joined by Cadets and CFAV’s from across West, Central and South East Scotland Wing’s and Regional staff for a Q&A session diving into...
Falkirk Cadet Centre will be closed on Thursday 6th March 2025 as part of our spring cleaning and inspection preparation for 2025. As a result the unit will stand down for the evening. 470 Squadron will parade as normal on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
Last week at 470 Sqn, we were excited to announce some new promotions presented by our OC, and Sqn Ldr Sandison. Big congratulations to these amazing cadets on their well-deserved promotions! From Cadet to Corporal: Sophie Ryan, Evan Pratt, Blair Paxton, Noah Glass. From Corporal to Sergeant: Hayley McKinlay, Rian Strathearn. From Sergeant to Flight...
For our 84th birthday we have treated ourselves to a new website design @ www.470aircadets.org.uk The squadron’s media team is busy generating new content which will be uploaded in the coming weeks so stay tuned for further updates. #Team470
We offer young people unrivalled opportunities to learn new life skills, experience new things and meet new people. Real world qualifications – Our cadets undertake training in a wide variety of subjects including Duke of Edinburgh, Cyber, STEM and First Aid qualifications. Furthermore, our core classification training programmes is formally recognised by the Scottish Qualification...
It’s that time of year again where we look forward to the midnight bells with a toast and the company of friends and family. If you are anything like me, you have no doubt enjoyed the break from normal busy routine and the opportunity to relax with loved ones, and hopefully, slow the pace of...
Yesterday, the squadron came together to pay its respects to the past generations and those who made the ultimate sacrifice as we joined the local community in remembering the fallen of past conflicts. It was the squadron’s honour to represent the RAF and RAFAC organisation at four local remembrance events. Part of the squadron took...
Last weekend our cadets visited Gamma Aviation who are based at Glasgow Airport. Those who got the chance to attend got the opportunity to: – Talk to the Pilots, Paramedics and Aviation Technicians – Tour of the facilities. – The chance to look around and interact with different types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft –...
This weekend cadets from Sector 5 attended 470 (Falkirk) Squadron to complete their Bronze Radio operator Course. They learned new skills such as: – Operator Rules – How to clearly communicate via radio – New radio language – Security Skills – Tactical messaging – Relaying radio messages Cadets were assessed and passed with flying colours!...
470 Sqn on Target…. Again! In at times very challenging and arduous conditions the 470 Shooting team pulled all their rigorous training together and came out on top to become L98 Regional Champions. The team lead by team captain and ever reliable and experienced Marksman Sgt Cieran Gray . The experienced Cpl Rian Strathearn. The...
