On Tuesday 20th October 2015, 470 Squadron had the pleasure of Wing Commander Jim Haley and Sector 6 Commander, Squadron Leader Brian McCottor, visit the Squadron for our Annual Inspection. The Wing Commander had not personally visited the Squadron since 2013 so it was an ideal opportunity to give him a tour of the new...
In recent years 470 (Falkirk) Squadron has undergone a significant overhaul incorporating new technology and embracing the internet and social media to enhance our public profile. In 2014, the Staff and Civilian Committee decided it was time to celebrate the long history of the Squadron and its continuing involvement with our community by having a Squadron badge which...
On Tuesday 20th of October 2015 cadets from 470 Squadron were pleased to accept a cheque from Squadron Leader Brian McCottor on behalf of W.L Gore and Associates for £350.00. This generous donation has helped the Squadron secure more white belts and gloves to allow the majority of the Squadron to participate in ceremonial duties at...
On Saturday October 10th, a group of cadets and staff from 470 Sqn visited the National Museum of Flight at the former WW2 RAF airfield at East Fortune in East Lothian. This was a visit we had in the pipeline for a while as we wanted to let cadets who had not visited the museum...
Cadets from 470 participated this week in a 7-a-side football tournament organised by 122 (5th Glasgow) Squadron. As the team had only recently been formed expectations were not high but they secured a number of good results and came overall third place.
The Air Cadets once again took centre stage at Murrayfield during the opening ceremony for the recent Scotland V Italy warm up game. 470 was pleased to be invited to the event by 2463 (Currie and Balerno) Squadron. We joined participants from other Squadrons to form the Air Cadet team and all the cadets certainly got a...
On Tuesday 25th August, Sector 6 commanding officer, Squadron Leader McCottor was on hand to present a number of promotions and awards to cadets: From left to right: Sergeant Andrew Macleod Promoted to Sergeant. Presented with a Gold medal for his winning Hawk cokcpit “Selfie” in the Wing Competition. Presented with a British Heart Foundation Heartstart certificate for...
470 entered the 2015 Wing Competition for the first time in a number of years and came away with a number of successes. MEDIA: The Media Team came 2nd place in the Public Relations and Media Competition which is a significant achievement for any first time entry. PHOTOGRAPHY: In the Photography competition Sgt Andrew Macleod...
Cadets and staff from 470 Sqn went along to Falkirk Community Stadium on Sunday to assist with the Junior Bairns Open Day. Membership of the Junior Bairns is only £5.00 for kids under 14 years old and is a fantastic way for the Club to engage with their youngest supporters. The organisers could not have wished...
At last weeks RAF Valley Summer Camp, Cpl Andrew Macleod from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron was selected as “Best Cadet”. With this came the reward of a flight in a T2 Hawk aircraft from No 4 (R) Sqn. A once in lifetime experience for any cadet! Andrew was up very early on Friday morning to go and get...
