October Promotions
Congratulations to our newly promoted Cadet Non-Commissioned Officers. Left to Right: Corporal Andrew Morrison, Sergeant Louden Duncan, Flight Sergeant Sean Braeken-Gray and Flight Sergeant Andrew Macleod. Cadet Shannon McArthur was also promoted to Corporal but is not pictured.
Reaching new Heights!
Sunday October 30th 2016 saw cadets from 470 taking to the skies again for air experience flying at 12 AEF based at Leuchars Station. For 3 of the cadets it was their first AEF flight in the Tutor T1 so expectations were... Read More
WSW Cadets Gain Their Blue Gliding Wings
Thursday 20th October 2016 marked a special day for 470 where we saw cadets participating in the new Gliding course at RAF Kirknewton after a long period of downtime. The Squadron OC, Fg.Off Bryce, escorted three cadets from 470 Squadron who joined others from across West Scotland Wing to complete their ground based simulator training... Read More
Oct 2016 – Secret Bunker Visit
On Saturday 15th October staff and cadets visited the Secret bunker in Fife as part of our First Class training programme which the new ICT (Initial Cadet Training) flight are currently progressing through. The Secret Bunker is a very interesting attraction as it gives an insight into the history of the Cold War, how it impacted... Read More
470 on Target!
Saturday October 15th saw the 470 Shooting team back in action this time competing at the Regional Skill at Arms competition at the Barry Buddon training area at Carnoustie. 470 came third place behind the runners up, 1019 (City of Stirling) Squadron and the winners, 1297 (Stonehaven) Squadron. The team consisting of FSgt Andrew Macleod, FSgt Sam Fraser,... Read More
Adult Volunteer Recruitment
As 470 expands we are always looking for additional help at the Squadron to deliver the “Cadet Experience”. The Air Training Corps offers some fantastic voluntary opportunities for adult volunteers and we have a number of openings available at the moment ranging from Adult Instructors to Civilian Committee members You can commit as much time... Read More
Squadron Stand Down on Friday 9th September 2016
Just a reminder to all cadets and staff that 470 Squadron will be on stand down this Friday (9th Sept 2016) due to a large number of staff being unavailable due to training courses. We will return as normal next Tuesday (13th September 2016) If you have any questions or queries – especially if you are... Read More
Cadet of the Month – August 2016
Congratulations to Corporal Aqib Iftikhar who was awarded Cadet of the Month for August – the third month in a row! This is a fantastic accomplishment! Corporal Iftikhar has recently been promoted so this was the last month he was eligible for this competition. In 2nd Place was Cadet Ciaran Houston with Cadet Bradley Macfarlane in... Read More
Falkirk Charities Day 2016
On Saturday 20th August the 470 Squadron Civilian Committee and cadet and staff volunteers operated a “Play your Cards Right” tombola at the annual Falkirk Charities Day. The wet weather stopped a lot of people visiting the High Street but it was another good opportunity for the Squadron to raise some funds and interact with members... Read More
Sept 2016 Recruitment Intake
On Friday September 2nd 2016 we will be running an Open Night for potential recruits. Our second intake in May was a huge success and as our latest recruits have completed their initial training over the summer holidays we are keen to invite more recruits to join the Squadron’s ICT (Initial Cadet Training) Flight. The Open Night will consist of... Read More