Former Cadet Returns to 470 Sqn
Last week we had the great pleasure of welcoming Falkirk Provost, Mr Robert Bissett back to his old ATC squadron. Mr Bisset was a cadet with 470 between 1969 and 1971 and he looked back fondly at his time with the squadron and reflected on how being a cadet helped to shape the morals and... Read More
Queens Green Canopy Project unveiling in Bainsford
Last night, some of our cadets and staff joined Falkirk Provost Robert Bisset to unveil a plaque to commemorate the planting of 8 silver birch trees at the Bainsford War Memorial. These trees are part of the squadron’s contribution to “The Queen’s Green Canopy” project, part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. We... Read More
York Trip 2023
470 have had a busy May bank holiday! 15 of our cadets were joined by friends from 1333 (Grangemouth, Spitfire), 867 (Denny), 449 (Lanark), and 132 (North Berwick) for a fun-filled weekend in Yorkshire. Based out of the Queen Elizabeth Army Barracks in Strensall, the cadets visited Eden Camp and Yorkshire Air Museum with enough... Read More
New Member of Staff
Congratulations to CWO Logan Tait-Curtis on passing his SNCO boards . CWO Tait-Curtis will be joining the 470 staff in May. We look forward to your next stage within the Air Cadets .
Squadron Stand Down for Valentines Day
A reminder that we are closed on Tuesday 14th February for Valentines Day and the half-term break. We will be open as normal from Thursday 16th Feb 2023
January 2023 Promotions
Last night, we saw two of our cadets take their first steps into the cadet NCO ladder. Flt Lt Gray had the pleasure of promoting Cdt’s Blackmore and Pattinson to corporal. Well done for your commitment and hard work and we look forward to you contributing and making a difference in our NCO cadre.
Gliding at RAF Kirknewton
On Sunday 15th Jan 2023, four of our cadets took a trip to 661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF Kirknewton to enjoy Gliding in the bright winter sun. It was a brilliant day for Gliding with excellent visibility allowing fantastic views.
First Recruitment Intake of 2023
A new year brings exciting new opportunities! 470 Sqn is pleased to annouce our first next recruitment intake of 2023. We will be hosting a Squadron Open Night on Thursday Feb 2nd 2023 at 7.15pm until 9pm for new recruits to come and see what the RAF Air Cadets can offer. If you visit and... Read More
470’s Shooting Team On Target…Again!
Last month, 470’s shooting team attended the Cadet Inter-Services Skill at Arms Meeting (CISSAM) held at the Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright. The road to Pirbright has been long and hard, the cadets started training back in January and have attended training weekends at RM Condor in Arbroath, Barry Budden in Dundee and Castlelaw in... Read More