Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interesting in aviation, engineering, adventure training, sports, esports, STEM, and anything fun?! 470 (Falkirk) Squadron RAF Air Cadets just might be for you! Who are we?We are one of the oldest RAF Air Cadet units and we’re also one of the biggest in Scotland. We offer...
A huge congratulations to Cpl Liam MacDonald on achieving his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award! This is a fantastic achievement and a moment he should be incredibly proud of. Completing Silver DofE is no easy task; it takes commitment, resilience, and a lot of hard work across every section of the award. Liam has shown...
We are proud to celebrate the promotion of Jaxon Leask to Corporal with 470 (Falkirk) Squadron. Jaxon has shown outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to his fellow cadets. His positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support others have made him a role model within the squadron. This promotion is a reflection of his hard work...
We have remembered.. This week saw an important date in the year. One that perhaps isn’t as recognised, or as prominent, or as joyous as others, but, it is perhaps the most important. This week saw us bow heads, and look to the past, as we paid respects on Remembrance Sunday, and the 11th November....
Promotion Round‑Up at 470 (Falkirk) Squadron! It’s been an exciting few weeks here at 470 (Falkirk) Squadron, with several of our cadets achieving well‑deserved promotions. We’re incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and leadership they’ve shown — each one setting a fantastic example for others to follow. Cadet Warrant Officer – Ceiran Gray Flight...
RAF Townshow – What a Weekend! Last weekend, 470 (Falkirk) Squadron had the pleasure of taking part in the RAF Townshow, joined by our friends from: 1333 (Grangemouth) Sqn 439 (Linlithgow) Sqn 2496 (Cumbernauld) Sqn 1016 (Berwick) Sqn Across the two days, cadets and visitors enjoyed a fantastic range of activities — from fieldcraft and...
Farewell to one of our longest-serving cadets! Niall Fraser joined 470 in late 2019. He was young, shy, and quiet back then… It didn’t last long! Though quiet at times in the early days, Niall found his voice, and his place, and was ever present in the Squadron as a committed and highly experienced NCO!...
Our first recruitment intake will take place on the evening off February 15th 2022 at 19.15hrs for any prospective cadets that are 12 years or older. If you would like to apply please contact us directly to secure a slot for the intake.
On Tuesday Feb 1st 2022, our Padre, Reverend Sarah Shaw enrolled our latest Initial Cadet Training Course, ICT 21/02. This marks the end of their basic cadet training and where they formally join the squadron. Welcome to 470 (Falkirk) Squadron and we wish you all well as you continue on your cadet journey. Unfortunately two...
Last night, we issued our cadets two STEM challenges. The first half of the night, they were tasked to research paper aeroplane designs and come up with designs to fulfil 4 different criteria: longest flight by distance, longest flight by time, closest to a landing spot and longest flight by distance carrying a load of...
February saw a record number of awards and promotions at 470. First Class Certificates & Badges: Cadet Samm Anderson Cadet Joshua McKinley Cadet Daniel Fyfe Cadet Lewis Mortimer Cadet Luke Valentine Cadet Archie Brookes Cadet Kyle Sneddon Cadet Ryan Pullar Cadet Edward Baker Cadet Rebecca Leishman Cadet Evan Graham Cadet Lochlan Baird Leading Certificates & Badges:...
