A 97-year-old, Betty Bromage, has once again proved that age is no barrier to success after breaking her own Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest female wing walker.
The British grandmother completed her sixth wing walk on Tuesday, August 4, at RFC Rendcomb Airfield near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, becoming the oldest woman to take part in the daring aerial stunt once again.
Bromage’s latest achievement is particularly remarkable because it comes just a year after she suffered a stroke that affected her mobility.
During the record-breaking flight, Bromage was strapped to the wing of an aircraft as it flew about 3,000 feet above the ground at speeds of up to 150 mph. The flight included a barrel roll and a loop.
Speaking after the flight, Bromage said she was thrilled to have completed another wing walk, as she loves doing exciting challenges because, otherwise, she would be “bored.”
“The only problem is getting up on the wing because I’m quite short,” Betty joked.
“Once you’re up there, no problem. The fairground is a lot worse!” she added.
Bromage also used the occasion to raise money for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital, where she received treatment following her stroke as she expressed pride in being able to support the hospital that cared for her.
Her journey into wingwalking began relatively late in life.
Bromage first tried the extreme sport at the age of 87 in 2016. She had moved into an assisted-living community and, with fewer household responsibilities, decided she wanted to try something adventurous.
Her first Guinness World Record came in 2022 when, at 93 years and 145 days old, she became the oldest female wing walker.
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