The Cadets, Volunteer Staff and Civilian Committee of 470 (Falkirk) Squadron wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Squadron is now on stand down returning to our normal parade timetable on Tuesday 7th January 2020. Merry Christmas!
On Saturday 14th December 2019, cadets and staff from 470 Squadron attended the Morrison’s supermarket in Falkirk to bag pack to aid Squadron funds for 2020’s activities. After a very busy day packed with Christmas shoppers we raised a fantastic total of £978.68! On behalf of all the Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee we thank...
At this time of year, 470 Squadron takes time to reflect on the sacrifice made by the members of our Armed Forces and those that have died in conflict to allow us the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. We provide an essential uniformed presence at a number of events supporting our local community:...
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...
