Bronze Communicator Badges and Squadron Marksman Awards
On Tuesday 25th April 2017, Flying Officer Aubin Bryce, Officer Commanding 470 (Falkirk) Squadron was very pleased to present badges and certificates on final parade to a number of cadets: As pictured left to right: Corporal Kristian Tait – Bronze Communicators Badge and Certificate Corporal Daniel Scrymgeour – Bronze Communicators Badge and Certificate Corporal Michael... Read More
470 Receives New Events Gazebo
470 (Falkirk) Squadron has just taken delivery of a new heavy duty pop-up gazebo and 3 metre feather flags which features our unique Squadron branding – just what we need for the Scottish weather! We were very pleased to be awarded grant money from Highland RFCA for the purchase of the equipment earlier this year. The... Read More
April 2017 – Fieldcraft Training Weekend
Cadets and staff from across Sector 6 and beyond enjoyed another sun drenched weekend at Garelochead on the first Fieldcraft camp of the year. This introduction to Field skills allows cadets to sample the basics before progressing through the fieldcraft syllabus later in the year at other camps. The weekend was a huge success with... Read More
470 (Falkirk) Sqn Recruitment Night – Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Well its that time of year again! We are looking to recruit our second intake of cadets for 2017. We want to continue our recruitment success of 2016 and invite new applicants to apply via our online application form found here: Application Form Cadet paces are limited for our next intake so please complete the application... Read More
Friday 7th April 2017 – SQN on Stand Down
Due to a large number of staff being away this weekend we will stand down tonight and return to normal operations on Tuesday 11th April 2017.
February Promotions & Presentations
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:... Read More
Flying the Flag – 470 at the Six Nations
Cadets and staff from 470 were extremely fortunate to be asked to attend the Scotland Vs Wales Six Nations game at Murrayfield on Saturday 25th February 2017 to assist our colleagues from South East Scotland Wing with the flag unveils on the pitch. Although we have done this before back in 2015, for the cadets... Read More
RC Flying ready for take off at 470
This week we were very pleased to be awarded a training aircraft and all the necessary radio control equipment to start our own RC flying initiative at 470. The donation from the Scotland and Northern Ireland regional RC flying initiative has been funded by the RAF Charitable Trust and it is allowing many Squadrons to get... Read More
Visit from Scottish Aeromodellers Association
On Tuesday 17th January 2017 we were very happy to welcome representatives from the Scottish Aeromodellers Association to the Squadron. The team gave an overview of RC flying as a hobby and how it can be integrated into the Squadron training programme as an aid to learn about aviation technology and the principles of flight.... Read More
New Year. New Opportunities. Volunteer with 470
New Year. New Opportunities. Volunteer with 470! The New Year is always a good time to try something new and exciting – Have you considered volunteering with the Air Cadets? 470 Squadron is actively recruiting a new generation of adult volunteers to join our... Read More