A student from Kidderminster has been "extremely lucky" to be selected to learn how to fly. 

Rosalie-Grace Parsons, a Holy Trinity School student and RAF Cadet at 888 squadron, has always wanted to be a cadet for as long as she can remember to follow in her grandfather, uncle and father's footsteps. 

The 13-year-old said she was "nervous" but has now taken her very first flight from RAF Cosford. 

Rosalie-Grace enjoyed her flying experience Rosalie-Grace enjoyed her flying experience (Image: Holy Trinity School)She said: "I suppose you could say it's in my blood particularly after my grandfather died as I wanted to make him proud. 

"This was my very first flight from RAF Cosford. I was nervous but incredibly excited all at the same time.

"We were given the option to do a loop-the-loop aerobatics manoeuvre which meant that I would not be permitted to handle the controls, so I asked instead if I might have more of a hands-on experience. 

"I took the controls, under the supervision of my instructor, and flew independently over Cosford and Ironbridge. I could see the Malvern Hills and Kidderminster from the air.

"My nervousness simply evaporated. It was just so beautiful. I was in the air for 30 to 45 minutes and it proved to be one of the most remarkable experiences of my life to date and something which I will never forget."

It was a dream come true It was a dream come true (Image: Holy Trinity School)

Rosalie-Grace became a first-class cadet in October 2023 and following her flight experience, she has earned her blue wings and is excited to train further and get more flying opportunities. 

Having never flown before, not even on a holiday, Rosalie-Grace said she committed every moment to memory and didn’t stop smiling throughout the flight. 

She added: "I felt euphoric to be honest. It was like a dream come true and I can still recall everything, from the sensation of taking off, the weight of the plane through the controls to the heat from the fields below affecting the smoothness of the flight. It was all utterly wonderful.

"I want to do well and make my family, my squadron, my school and teachers proud of me. This has meant a lot to me and it’s now pushing me on to achieve more."