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...

In the last few days, cadets from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron have been Shooting, Training and Flying! Over the weekend, three of our cadet NCOs attended Leuchars Station in Fife to take part in either a JNCO or SNCO training course to build on their knowledge and experience to assist them as they develop and offer...

470 (Falkirk) Sqn rolled out the red carpet recently to welcome the Regional Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets in Scotland and Northern Ireland, Group Captain Sohail Khan. The Squadron was being inspected after being nominated as the South East Scotland Wing representative for the Lees Trophy – a competition to find the best ATC...

Celebrating the Corps Birthday! 470 cadets along with representatives from across South East Scotland Wing travelled to Kelso in the Borders for the annual ATC Sunday church service. Heres our very own FS Hughes reporting from the SESW bus via the RAF Air Cadets official facebook page!