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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
As 470 expands we are always looking for additional help at the Squadron to deliver the “Cadet Experience”. The Air Training Corps offers some fantastic voluntary opportunities for adult volunteers and we have a number of openings available at the moment ranging from Adult Instructors to Civilian Committee members You can commit as much time...
Just a reminder to all cadets and staff that 470 Squadron will be on stand down this Friday (9th Sept 2016) due to a large number of staff being unavailable due to training courses. We will return as normal next Tuesday (13th September 2016) If you have any questions or queries – especially if you are...
Congratulations to Corporal Aqib Iftikhar who was awarded Cadet of the Month for August – the third month in a row! This is a fantastic accomplishment! Corporal Iftikhar has recently been promoted so this was the last month he was eligible for this competition. In 2nd Place was Cadet Ciaran Houston with Cadet Bradley Macfarlane in...
On Saturday 20th August the 470 Squadron Civilian Committee and cadet and staff volunteers operated a “Play your Cards Right” tombola at the annual Falkirk Charities Day. The wet weather stopped a lot of people visiting the High Street but it was another good opportunity for the Squadron to raise some funds and interact with members...
On Friday September 2nd 2016 we will be running an Open Night for potential recruits. Our second intake in May was a huge success and as our latest recruits have completed their initial training over the summer holidays we are keen to invite more recruits to join the Squadron’s ICT (Initial Cadet Training) Flight. The Open Night will consist of...
