STEM Camp at RAF Lossiemouth
This summer two cadets from 470 (Falkirk) Squadron attended the annual STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) Camp at RAF Lossiemouth on the Morayshire coast. Cadet Rebecca Leishman and Kyle Sneddon were very fortunate to be selected for what proved to be an extremely rewarding course. Cdt Leishman explains more… The STEM residential course at RAF... Read More
Cadets attend Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
On Thursday evening, Cadets and staff from 470 joined their colleagues the rest of West Scotland Wing at the rehearsals for this years Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Thankfully good weather prevailed and everyone was treated to a fantastic spectacle on the Caste esplanade.
470 Celebrates Nijmegen Marches Success
This week at 470 we were very proud to celebrate the homecoming of our two cadets who recently completed the Nijmegen International Four Days Marches in the Netherlands. This is the largest multi-day marching event in the world where 42,000 people complete in different categories to gain the coveted Nijmegen medal. Corporal Evan Rowles and... Read More
470 visits Leuchars for Puma Helicopter Experience
470 was one of the lucky squadron’s from across Scotland and Northern Ireland region to be invited to Leuchars Station on Tuesday July 4th for a flight in a RAF Puma helicopter. Six cadets escorted by Fg.Off Bryce and Plt. Officer Esson made the trip up to our old parent station to see the Puma... Read More
470 Cadets Earn Big At Tesco Bag Pack
On Saturday July 1st cadets and staff from 470 embarked on another bag pack to boost funds in aid of our strategic Squadron projects. This time we were allocated a slot at Tesco’s Redding store which turned out to be our most successful bag pack EVER! The turnout from cadets was extremely good considering the number... Read More
470 take Gold at Wing 7-A-Side Football
At this years annual 122 Sqn 7-A-Side Competition, 470 sported a team of new faces after their Silver success last year and pulled an incredible clean sheet of 7 wins to secure the trophy. Congratulations to all the players and staff that attended and participated – It was a fantastic result!
470 Supporting Falkirk Race for Life 2017
Each summer Falkirk hosts its very own Race for Life in the beautiful surroundings of Callendar Park. This year, 470 was very proud to be asked back to support the event which is only along the road from our Headquarters at Bellsmeadow. Cadets and staff helped the other volunteers from Cancer Research to setup the... Read More
Bonnybridge Naval War Memorial Unveiling
Sunday April 30th saw cadets and staff from Sector 6 attend the unveiling of the new Bonnybridge Naval War Memorial. A service at St Helen’s church was followed by a short procession from the Community Centre to the Memorial park where the unveiling ceremony was presided over by Bailie Billy Buchanan and the Provost Pat... Read More
470 Visits 12 AEF at Leuchars Station
Saturday May 6th saw four cadets escorted by Fg. Off Bryce visit our old parent station at Leuchars for Air Experience Flying. A glorious sunny day provided ideal flying conditions for our 4 intrepid flyers who all got hands on experience with the Grob Tutor training aircraft. Pictured: Cdt Lewis Mortimer – First flight Cdt... Read More
Take to the skies with our Flying Aces!
On what proved to be a very busy weekend at 470 with cadets attending a Fieldskills training weekend we also had a group doing the polar opposite – soaring through the clouds with the Flying Aces scheme at Dundee Airport. The Flying Aces scheme has allowed many Air Cadets to get additional flight time over and above... Read More