At the end of each summer 470 hosts its autumn recruitment event which sees our largest intake of cadets start at the Squadron. In 2016 we had 26 cadets join us from 5 different high schools so are looking to bring in even more young talent that can make the most of the opportunities the...
This summer two cadets from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron attended the annual STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) Camp at RAF Lossiemouth on the Morayshire coast. Cadet Rebecca Leishman and Kyle Sneddon were very fortunate to be selected for what proved to be an extremely rewarding course. Cdt Leishman explains more… The STEM residential course at RAF...
On Thursday evening, Cadets and staff from 470 joined their colleagues the rest of West Scotland Wing at the rehearsals for this years Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Thankfully good weather prevailed and everyone was treated to a fantastic spectacle on the Caste esplanade.
This week at 470 we were very proud to celebrate the homecoming of our two cadets who recently completed the Nijmegen International Four Days Marches in the Netherlands. This is the largest multi-day marching event in the world where 42,000 people complete in different categories to gain the coveted Nijmegen medal. Corporal Evan Rowles and...
470 was one of the lucky squadron’s from across Scotland and Northern Ireland region to be invited to Leuchars Station on Tuesday July 4th for a flight in a RAF Puma helicopter. Six cadets escorted by Fg.Off Bryce and Plt. Officer Esson made the trip up to our old parent station to see the Puma...
On Saturday July 1st cadets and staff from 470 embarked on another bag pack to boost funds in aid of our strategic Squadron projects. This time we were allocated a slot at Tesco’s Redding store which turned out to be our most successful bag pack EVER! The turnout from cadets was extremely good considering the number...
At this years annual 122 Sqn 7-A-Side Competition, 470 sported a team of new faces after their Silver success last year and pulled an incredible clean sheet of 7 wins to secure the trophy. Congratulations to all the players and staff that attended and participated – It was a fantastic result!
Each summer Falkirk hosts its very own Race for Life in the beautiful surroundings of Callendar Park. This year, 470 was very proud to be asked back to support the event which is only along the road from our Headquarters at Bellsmeadow. Cadets and staff helped the other volunteers from Cancer Research to setup the...
Sunday April 30th saw cadets and staff from Sector 6 attend the unveiling of the new Bonnybridge Naval War Memorial. A service at St Helen’s church was followed by a short procession from the Community Centre to the Memorial park where the unveiling ceremony was presided over by Bailie Billy Buchanan and the Provost Pat...
Saturday May 6th saw four cadets escorted by Fg. Off Bryce visit our old parent station at Leuchars for Air Experience Flying. A glorious sunny day provided ideal flying conditions for our 4 intrepid flyers who all got hands on experience with the Grob Tutor training aircraft. Pictured: Cdt Lewis Mortimer – First flight Cdt...
