January 2017 Recruitment Intake
Well its that time of year again! 470 had a very successful anniversary year in 2016 with the squadron seeing many new faces join us in what was our 75th year of operation. For 2017 we want to continue that success and invite new applicants to apply via our online application form found here: Application Form Cadet paces... Read More
Last Air Experience Flights of 2016
Saturday December 3rd saw cadets from 470 Squadron visit Glasgow Airport to attend 4 AEF for the final Air Experience Flights of the year in the Grob Tutor. What started off as a foggy morning in Falkirk thankfully turned out to be a cold, crisp day in Glasgow with good visibility so the cadets all... Read More
Wing Cross Country Success
On Sunday 27th of November the Cross Country running team from 470 Sqn showed that all their training was worthwhile as they secured a number of medals at this years Wing Cross Country competition at Pollockshaws Country Park. Most of the team were first team entrants so we were glad to see them do very... Read More
Smyths Bag Pack 2016
The Civilian Committee, Staff and Cadets from 470 Sqn were kept busy on the 27th and 28th of November 2016 with our annual Smyths Bag pack. This is one of the highlights of the year for the cadets were they get to unleash their inner elf and help pack toys and gifts for Christmas. We managed... Read More
470 Remembers
The weekend of Remembrance Sunday is a very special time for many of us. A time of reflection and thanks for all those who gave their lives to give us the freedoms we enjoy today. The cadets and staff from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron were very pleased to remember the fallen at a number of events spanning... Read More
Squadron Stand Down on Friday 11th November 2016
All cadets, staff and visitors should be aware that the squadron will on stand down this Friday due to a number of functions occurring. Squadron activities will recommence on Tuesday 15th of November as usual.
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