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97-year-old Betty Bromage breaks own world record as oldest wing walker
97-year-old Betty Bromage breaks own world record as oldest wing walker
On August 4, 2026, 97-year-old Betty Bromage broke her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker by strapping onto a vintage biplane in Gloucestershire, UK. The feat came just…
The Story in Brief
On August 4, 2026, 97-year-old Betty Bromage broke her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker by strapping onto a vintage biplane in Gloucestershire, UK. The feat came just a year after she suffered a stroke. Bromage first took up wing walking at 87 and has now completed the thrill six times. This year she flew to raise funds for the hospital that treated her.
Bromage said she does not want life to become boring and that the word "can't" is not in her vocabulary. The activity is strictly regulated in the UK with professional pilots and modified aircraft for every flight.
The Indian Opinion
Stories like Betty Bromage's often fuel the narrative that age is just a number, but wing walking is a highly regulated activity requiring medical clearance and a specially modified plane. Her feat is inspiring but exceptional. The real question is whether more seniors will follow her lead, or if this remains a one-person show. For now, the record stands with Bromage until someone older takes the wing.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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