Here are a selection of photographs involving the youngsters and staff of 470 Squadron from years gone by.
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Falkirk 470 Squadron air cadets have remained on target with their training throughout the decades Photo: contributed
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Members of Falkirk's 470 Squadron air cadets are now celebrating the unit's 80th anniversary Photo: contributed
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Falkirk 470 Squadron was one of the first Air Training Corps units to bring female cadets into the ranks Photo: contributed
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Cadets have been able to enjoy some high flying opportunities over the years thanks to Falkirk 470 Squadron Photo: contributed
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Falkirk 470 Squadron is always on the lookout for more members and thousands of youngsters have joined its ranks over the last 80 years Photo: contributed
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Falkirk 470 Squadron shows off an impressive array of silverware during and wards night in the past Photo: contributed
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Falkirk 470 Squadron shows off an impressive array of silverware during and wards night in the past Photo: contributed
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Members of Falkirk 470 Squadron get busy with some drill in Bellsmeadow Photo: contributed
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Falkirk 470 Squadron cadets have certainly been a well travelled bunch over the years - here they are at the National Rifle Association shooting centre in Bisley Photo: Contributed.
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Falkirk 470 Squadron cadets were always a well turned out group of youngsters Photo: Contributed