Summer Air Experience Flights for 470
Seven cadets from 470 got up very early on Tuesday 5th July to visit 12 AEF at Leuchars Station to experience their first flight in the Grob Tutor training aircraft. All the cadets selected had never flown before so they were all extremely excited to get the opportunity! Thankfully the weather was good and all the... Read More
Former 470 Cadet joins the Royal Air Force
This month we are very pleased to announce that former 470 cadet flight sergeant, Melody Gregor has completed her phase 1 training at RAF Halton and has progressed on to RAF Northolt to complete her trade training. She has chosen a career as an Air Cartographer in the RAF which is a crucial role that... Read More
470 Sqn Shoots and Scores!
On Wednesday 29th June 2016, 470 Sqn took part in the Annual 122 Sqn 7-a-side football tournament at Garscube Sports Complex in Maryhill, Glasgow. This year featured seven very competitive teams from across West Scotland Wing competing for the trophy shield and as a result there was plenty of action on the field. The 470... Read More
Cadet of the Month – May 2016
Congratulations to Cadet Kier Balfour who was awarded Cadet of the Month for May 2016.
Cadet of the Month – April 2016
Congratulations to Cadet Daniel Scrymgeour who was awarded Cadet of the Month for April. Deputy Wing Commander, Sqn Ldr Ed Crawley was on hand to present his certificate at Tuesday’s Annual Inspection.
Sector 6 Field Skills Training Camp
This weekend saw the first Field Skills Training Weekend (FTW) based around the new syllabus for Sector 6 cadets. The event was hosted over 3 days at the Garelochhead military training area above the Faslane Nuclear Submarine base with the aim of teaching cadets the basic principles behind fieldcraft. As you can see from the... Read More
470 Checks Out After Tesco Bag Pack
Saturday 30th April proved to be a very lucrative day for 470 Squadron as we packed bags for the customers of Tesco’s Falkirk Retail Park store. The cadet team supported by Adult Staff and Civilian Committee members raised £825.00 for Squadron funds which is a fantastic result and we all extremely thankful to the customers who... Read More
May 2016 – Recruitment Intake
On Friday 20th May 2016 we will be running an Open Night for potential recruits. Our first intake in February was a huge success and as our latest recruits will soon complete their initial training we want to replicate this with a new training flight. The Open Night will consist of our recruitment presentation... Read More
Camelon War Memorial Unveiling and Parade
Cadets and staff from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron and 1333 (Grangemouth Spitfire) Squadron were pleased to take part in the parade to celebrate the unveiling of the Camelon War Memorial on Saturday 23rd April 2016. Both Squadrons formed up with the other services to march from Camelon Labor Club to the new memorial at Lock 16... Read More
Cadet of the Month Winners – March 2016
March led to the unusual situation where we had three cadets with the same score at the end of the month meaning for the first time we have three joint winners. Congratulations to Cadet Connor Dixon, Cadet Daniel Macpherson and Cadet Michael Purcell who are all currently part of our first intake for 2016 and working towards their... Read More