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Daredevil Grandma, 82, Does Barrel Rolls for Charity
15 Aug
Summary
- An 82-year-old grandmother bravely performed aerobatic stunts in the sky.
- The daring feat raised funds for the Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's home.
- This follows her previous adventures, including a zipline and abseil.
- She experienced a thrilling 360-degree vertical loop during the flight.
Valerie Appleton, an 82-year-old daredevil, recently completed a thrilling aerobatic wing-walk to support a local theatre group. She took to the skies above East Leeds Airfield, performing maneuvers like loops and barrel rolls.
Her aerial acrobatics were aimed at raising funds for the preservation of the Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's home, of which she is a member. This adventure is not Appleton's first; she has previously undertaken challenges such as abseiling and ziplining.
Appleton described the sensation of the wing-walk, particularly the 360-degree vertical loop, as exhilarating. She expressed enjoyment at the moment the world turned upside down during the flight.
