On Saturday November 2nd, cadets and staff from 470 embarked on another bag pack to boost funds in aid of our strategic Squadron projects for 2020. ASDA Falkirk was kind enough to host us for a full day of fund raising. The cadets were very well presented and they all worked extremely hard throughout the day...
470’s shooting team’s have continued their recent run of success by defending the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Skill At Arms Trophy this year. With strong competition from seasoned teams at 1019 (Stirling) and 1297 (Stonehaven) Squadrons they edged the overall win for a second year in a row. We also had two successful results...
Tonight we welcome all our new recruits to 470 (Falkirk) Squadron as they embark on their initial training with the RAF Air Cadets. If you missed the Open Night then don’t worry you can come down this evening at 7pm and register with the unit. The way to get started is to quit talking and...
On Sunday 22nd September cadets and staff from #Team470 supported the annual Helix Duathlon which was hosted at the Helix Park in Falkirk. The rain certainly dampen the spirits of the competitors and we were on hand to marshal and assist the organisers to make sure the event went smoothly. Smiles all round We have...
470 is hosting its next Open Night on Tuesday 17th September 2019 for any young people 12 years or older who are considering joining the RAF Air Cadets. This gives prospective cadets the chance to visit the Squadron, meet the team and see our facilities first hand! Doors are open from 7.15pm to allow visitors...
Sunday 8th saw the three lead members of 470’s aircraft recognition team proudly represent West Scotland Wing at the Regional Field Day Competition. The 470 Aircraft Recognition team with their trophy and medal haul The team of Sgt Logan Tait-Curtis, Cpl Edward Baker and Cdt Dillon Beckmann performed fantastically well with an open competition score...
470 was once again on the shooting range at Barry Buddon on Saturday 29th September for the 2018 S&NI Regional Skill at Arms shooting competition. The weather proved to be challenge with a strong wind blowing from behind the shooters down range but that didn’t put off Team 470 who scored an impressive 1st and...
470 Sqn is hosting our biggest recruitment night of the year! 470 (Falkirk) Squadron is the 2018 Winner of the Morris Trophy for Best Large Squadron in Scotland and Northern Ireland so if you are aged from 12 years old and recently started S2 come down and find out about the fantastic opportunities which the...
The trip planned and organised by 470 (Falkirk) Squadron was primarily to educate the young people that we develop about the need for remembrance, and to bring home exactly what others have sacrificed to allow them the freedoms that they enjoy and have become accustomed to today. The 150-acre site amazed the cadets and staff...
Hard work and effort pays off for some of 470’s best! We recently promoted some of our team in recognition of their talent and future potential. Cdt Daniel MacPherson Cdt Emily Gribben Cdt Iona MacMillan Cdt Sophia Blum Well done on your promotion to Corporal! Cpl Rebecca Leishman and Sgt Keris Simpkins were also recently...
