Falkirk 470 Squadron air cadets have remained on target with their training throughout the decadesFalkirk 470 Squadron air cadets have remained on target with their training throughout the decades
Falkirk 470 Squadron air cadets have remained on target with their training throughout the decades

Take a look back at 80 high flying years of Falkirk 470 Squadron air cadets

While the Air Training Crops squadrons in the area – including Denny and the famous Grangemouth Spitfire squadron – are all celebrating the milestone, it is perhaps even more special for 470 Squadron because this is their 80th year of continuous operation.
By James Trimble
Published 2nd Mar 2021, 09:05 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2021, 11:24 BST

Here are a selection of photographs involving the youngsters and staff of 470 Squadron from years gone by.

Falkirk 470 Squadron shows off an impressive array of silverware during and wards night in the past

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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

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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

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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

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Falkirk 470 Squadron cadets were always a well turned out group of youngsters Photo: Contributed

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