470 Supporting Falkirk Race for Life 2017
Each summer Falkirk hosts its very own Race for Life in the beautiful surroundings of Callendar Park. This year, 470 was very proud to be asked back to support the event which is only along the road from our Headquarters at Bellsmeadow. Cadets and staff helped the other volunteers from Cancer Research to setup the... Read More
Bonnybridge Naval War Memorial Unveiling
Sunday April 30th saw cadets and staff from Sector 6 attend the unveiling of the new Bonnybridge Naval War Memorial. A service at St Helen’s church was followed by a short procession from the Community Centre to the Memorial park where the unveiling ceremony was presided over by Bailie Billy Buchanan and the Provost Pat... Read More
470 Visits 12 AEF at Leuchars Station
Saturday May 6th saw four cadets escorted by Fg. Off Bryce visit our old parent station at Leuchars for Air Experience Flying. A glorious sunny day provided ideal flying conditions for our 4 intrepid flyers who all got hands on experience with the Grob Tutor training aircraft. Pictured: Cdt Lewis Mortimer – First flight Cdt... Read More
Take to the skies with our Flying Aces!
On what proved to be a very busy weekend at 470 with cadets attending a Fieldskills training weekend we also had a group doing the polar opposite – soaring through the clouds with the Flying Aces scheme at Dundee Airport. The Flying Aces scheme has allowed many Air Cadets to get additional flight time over and above... Read More
Bronze Communicator Badges and Squadron Marksman Awards
On Tuesday 25th April 2017, Flying Officer Aubin Bryce, Officer Commanding 470 (Falkirk) Squadron was very pleased to present badges and certificates on final parade to a number of cadets: As pictured left to right: Corporal Kristian Tait – Bronze Communicators Badge and Certificate Corporal Daniel Scrymgeour – Bronze Communicators Badge and Certificate Corporal Michael... Read More
470 Receives New Events Gazebo
470 (Falkirk) Squadron has just taken delivery of a new heavy duty pop-up gazebo and 3 metre feather flags which features our unique Squadron branding – just what we need for the Scottish weather! We were very pleased to be awarded grant money from Highland RFCA for the purchase of the equipment earlier this year. The... Read More
April 2017 – Fieldcraft Training Weekend
Cadets and staff from across Sector 6 and beyond enjoyed another sun drenched weekend at Garelochead on the first Fieldcraft camp of the year. This introduction to Field skills allows cadets to sample the basics before progressing through the fieldcraft syllabus later in the year at other camps. The weekend was a huge success with... Read More
470 (Falkirk) Sqn Recruitment Night – Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Well its that time of year again! We are looking to recruit our second intake of cadets for 2017. We want to continue our recruitment success of 2016 and invite new applicants to apply via our online application form found here: Application Form Cadet paces are limited for our next intake so please complete the application... Read More
Friday 7th April 2017 – SQN on Stand Down
Due to a large number of staff being away this weekend we will stand down tonight and return to normal operations on Tuesday 11th April 2017.
February Promotions & Presentations
February saw a record number of awards and promotions at 470. First Class Certificates & Badges: Cadet Samm Anderson Cadet Joshua McKinley Cadet Daniel Fyfe Cadet Lewis Mortimer Cadet Luke Valentine Cadet Archie Brookes Cadet Kyle Sneddon Cadet Ryan Pullar Cadet Edward Baker Cadet Rebecca Leishman Cadet Evan Graham Cadet Lochlan Baird Leading Certificates & Badges:... Read More