Who is Betty?

Betty Bromage is a 97-year-old retired woman from Cheltenham who has broken the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing walker. She achieved this by walking on the wing of a plane while it was in flight.

Her First Wing Walk

Betty did her first wing walk when she was 87 years old. Since then, she has done six wing walks, each time breaking a new record. Betty says she loves exciting challenges and gets bored if she doesn't have something to look forward to.

Guinness World Record

Betty received a Guinness World Record certificate and is very proud of her achievement. She says that wing walking is not difficult, but getting on the plane can be a bit tricky. 'Once you're up there, it's fine. It's easier than a rollercoaster!' she says.

Charity Work

Betty also does wing walking for charity. She did a wing walk to raise money for Cheltenham General Hospital and to thank the staff who took care of her when she was seriously ill in 2025. 'They treated me very well,' she says.

Future Plans

Betty thinks she needs to do something special for her 100th birthday. Maybe a loop-the-loop or another exciting challenge? Betty is always looking for new challenges and ways to improve herself.

Did You Know?

Betty broke her own record by doing another wing walk. She first broke the Guinness World Record four years ago when she did her first wing walk. Betty is always looking for new challenges and ways to improve herself.

Conclusion

Betty, at 97 years old, has broken the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing walker. She also does wing walking for charity and loves making a difference in people's lives. If you want to be like Betty and take on exciting challenges, you can start creating your own challenges too!