On Sunday, cadets from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron ATC helped support Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Callendar Park, Falkirk — and not even the heavy rain could dampen our spirits! Despite the downpour, our cadets showed incredible determination, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the event. It was a fantastic opportunity to support a vital cause,...
Last night, some of our cadets travelled to Edinburgh to take part in an indoor climbing session at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena. Under the guidance of Wg Cdr Barry McAdam and Flt Lt Hilda Erasmuson, the cadets were introduced to the basics of tying in and belaying before tackling the climbing walls. With a...
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...
“Memories of the war Cpl Thomas Priday Dunkirk Hurricane The invasion of Poland Luftwaffe Messerschmit Dogfight The Blitz Lancaster Spam Dambusters Tommy Normandy Turpitz Juno Spitfire Winston Churchill Johnny Johnson Auschwitz Stalingrad Guy Gibson The Battle of Britain Stuka V1 flying bomb – Doodlbugs The Battle of the Bulge Biggin Hill Holocaust The jerries Charles...
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...
470 (Falkirk) Squadron was honoured to host the Commandant of the Air Cadets, Air Commodore Al Lewis on Friday evening as part of his first official visit to Central Scotland! We were joined by Cadets and CFAV’s from across West, Central and South East Scotland Wing’s and Regional staff for a Q&A session diving into...
Falkirk Cadet Centre will be closed on Thursday 6th March 2025 as part of our spring cleaning and inspection preparation for 2025. As a result the unit will stand down for the evening. 470 Squadron will parade as normal on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
Last week at 470 Sqn, we were excited to announce some new promotions presented by our OC, and Sqn Ldr Sandison. Big congratulations to these amazing cadets on their well-deserved promotions! From Cadet to Corporal: Sophie Ryan, Evan Pratt, Blair Paxton, Noah Glass. From Corporal to Sergeant: Hayley McKinlay, Rian Strathearn. From Sergeant to Flight...
For our 84th birthday we have treated ourselves to a new website design @ www.470aircadets.org.uk The squadron’s media team is busy generating new content which will be uploaded in the coming weeks so stay tuned for further updates. #Team470
