Gamma Aviation Visit
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 –... Read More
Bronze Radio Operator Course
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!... Read More
Regional Skill at Arms Competition
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... Read More
Another Action Packed Weekend at 470 Sqn!
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... Read More
470 (Falkirk) Sqn welcomes the top brass!
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... Read More
ATC Sunday 2024
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!
Squadron Xmas Night
Last night, the squadron’s cadets and staff had an enjoyable night of 10-pin bowling for its last “Parade Night” of the year before our well-earned Christmas and New Year break. A huge big thank you to everyone who has made 2023 the huge success it has been, thank you to all of the Mums and... Read More
Sector Swimming Assessments
Well done to all the cadets that passed their basic and intermediate swimming assessments last night, you all did brilliantly! A special thanks to WO McCotter of 1333 Grangemouth Spitfire Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets for making this event happen.
Cdt Pratt acheives Leading Cadet Badge
Congratulations to Cdt Evan Pratt on receiving his Leading Cadet classification badge this week. Well done Cdt Pratt, keep up the good work!
Remembrance Day 2023
Supporting our local community through acts of Remembrance is of huge importance to the squadron and wider RAF Air Cadets. During the busy Remembrance weekend, we’ve been honoured to support the local communities of Falkirk and Grangemouth. Saturday saw our cadets join our colleagues from 867 Denny Squadron – RAF Air Cadets and 1333 –... Read More