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99-Year-Old Soars: World's Oldest Wing Walker Defies Age
16 Oct
Summary
- A 99-year-old German woman achieved a new world record.
- She became the oldest wing walker after seeing a record holder on TV.
- The stunt raised over £1,300 for an air ambulance charity.
Helga Duffy, a 99-year-old German woman residing in England, has officially been recognized as the world's oldest wing walker. Inspired by watching a 97-year-old woman complete the same stunt on television, Duffy decided to undertake the challenge herself. She successfully completed the wing walk while secured to the top of a small airplane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in Gloucestershire. Duffy, who previously lived in Somerset and now resides in Wiltshire, expressed that her excitement for the experience surpassed any potential fear. The event also served a charitable purpose, raising more than £1,300 for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance service. This cause holds personal significance for Duffy's family, as her nieces noted their mother had utilized an air ambulance for her final journey. The charity expressed gratitude, calling Duffy a 'legend' for her remarkable achievement. The previous record holder, Betty Bromage, congratulated Duffy but humorously vowed to reclaim the title in the future.
