Cadet Daria Murariu has had her first air experience, just months after joining the cadets.

A STUDENT from Newark has recently taken part in her first experience flight, just months after starting at a new school in a new country.

Cadet Daria Murariu, 15, attends Magnus Church of England Academy, Newark, and joined the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) based there five months ago after moving to the town from the Moldova, Romania ­— and she has already had her first air experience flight.

Daria said: “I have gained a lot of skills, such as discipline, confidence and resilience.

“Flying has been my favourite experience so far, even though I was really nervous before.

“Once I was out and the pilot was next to me, I looked up at the perfectly clear sky and I felt as calm as ever.

“The view was completely incredible and I was amazed by everything, I didn’t know where to look. After I felt more confident than ever.”

As well as having a great first flight experience Daria has also learnt some new skills through the CCF.

“The CCF can be very challenging but it can also be really rewarding,” she said. “Every time I take part in any activity, I enjoy being with the other students and I learn wonderful things.

“I was inspired to join because of the opportunities available and I am sure they will help me when I have a career.

“I aspire to be a police officer so I think a lot of the experiences will be really useful for me.”

Mrs Michelle Bradshaw, Section Commander Designate at Magnus Academy CCF, said: “I’m very pleased for Daria because this is a fantastic experience that you can only really get in the cadets.

“She tries really hard and the cadets is an important aspect of school for her. She is learning lots of new skills and the confidence cadets is giving her is really inspiring.”