We are proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2025, saying thank you to all of our Volunteers across the country, for making the RAFAC experience happen. Our volunteers at 470 (Falkirk) Squadron and across the organisation are instrumental in allowing us to deliver an unforgettable experience. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to...
The 470 Shooting team was back in action shooting the L81 Target Rifle. As per our very high marksmanship standards the team performed extremely well and took an admirable 3rd Place. Individual 300 yrd 1st Place Cpl N Macintosh with a great score of 29.1 Individual 500 yrd 1st Place Cdt Adam Sinclair with a...
As the cadets and staff have been really busy over the last month preparing for the Lee’s Trophy inspection ( News just in – We Won!) we decided to let off some steam and have a games night! eSports / VR gaming / Forza …. No uniform! = Awesome Fun!
On Thursday 27th March 2025, 470 (Falkirk) Squadron had the pleasure of welcoming back Group Captain Sohail Khan to Falkirk Cadet Centre for our Lee’s Trophy inspection, the Air Training Corps competition to identify the best Squadron in the UK. As the South East Scotland Wing nomination for the 3rd successive year, we were honoured...
We offer young people unrivalled opportunities to learn new life skills, experience new things and meet new people. Real world qualifications – Our cadets undertake training in a wide variety of subjects including Duke of Edinburgh, Cyber, STEM and First Aid qualifications. Furthermore, our core classification training programmes is formally recognised by the Scottish Qualification...
It’s that time of year again where we look forward to the midnight bells with a toast and the company of friends and family. If you are anything like me, you have no doubt enjoyed the break from normal busy routine and the opportunity to relax with loved ones, and hopefully, slow the pace of...
Yesterday, the squadron came together to pay its respects to the past generations and those who made the ultimate sacrifice as we joined the local community in remembering the fallen of past conflicts. It was the squadron’s honour to represent the RAF and RAFAC organisation at four local remembrance events. Part of the squadron took...
Last weekend our cadets visited Gamma Aviation who are based at Glasgow Airport. Those who got the chance to attend got the opportunity to: – Talk to the Pilots, Paramedics and Aviation Technicians – Tour of the facilities. – The chance to look around and interact with different types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft –...
Yesterday, some of the squadron’s cadets and staff were out in Callendar Park supporting the Falkirk Cancer Research UK Race for Life event. The cadets enjoyed interacting and encouraging the runners and walkers of the races and there are even rumours that some staff were spotted dancing to the warm-up music. Unfortunately, they stopped before...
We are itching to get back to normal activities here at 470 (Falkirk) Squadron as we have been operating “virtually” since March. Our biggest recruitment intake of the year normally falls in the first week of September once the school holidays have ended. Unfortunately this year this has not happened due to Covid-19. Once we...
As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 lockdown we take the opportunity this week to celebrate all the hard work that our volunteer staff at 470 Squadron do. Even during the lockdown they working hard behind the scenes to enable the 470 Squadron to continue operating as a virtual unit providing online training via MS...
