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...
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...
At the end of April, 470 (Falkirk) Squadron had qualified for the finals of the Inter-Services small Bore competition at Lord Roberts Centre Bisley Surrey. Yet again the team members delivered under very difficult circumstances. The competition itself is the two tops teams from each of the cadet services, RAF Air Cadets RAFAC , Army...
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...
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...
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,...