07.08.2026 17:01
Betty Bromage, 97, proved once again that age is no barrier to courage. Despite a severe stroke last year, the British grandmother, who did not postpone her dream, was strapped to the wing of a biplane and soared into the sky at approximately 130 kilometers per hour. With her record attempt ending in success, Bromage once again etched her name into the Guinness World Records.
Betty Bromage, 97, who lives in England, defied her age and a severe stroke to take to the skies once again. Strapped to the wing of a biplane with safety harnesses, Bromage renewed the Guinness World Record with a flight reaching approximately 130 kilometers per hour, retaining the title of "world's oldest female wing walker."
SHE STARTED AT 87, RENEWED HER RECORD AT 97
According to The People, Betty Bromage, who discovered her passion for adventure later in life, had her first wing walking experience at the age of 87 by stepping onto an airplane wing. With her latest flight, Bromage performed this extraordinary sport for the sixth time, further improving the Guinness World Record she had broken years ago and writing her name into history once more.
SHE RETURNED TO THE SKIES AFTER A STROKE
After suffering a severe stroke in 2025 and undergoing a long treatment process, Bromage showed her courage once again to thank the healthcare workers at Cheltenham General Hospital who treated her and to raise funds for the hospital. Bromage, who said she has some difficulty speaking due to the stroke, stated that she physically feels well.
IN THE AIR AT 130 KM/H
During the record attempt, the 97-year-old adventurer, strapped to the airplane wing with special safety systems, remained in the air for at least five minutes as required by Guinness rules throughout the flight, which reached approximately 130 kilometers per hour. The acrobatic maneuvers performed during the flight received great applause from the onlookers.
"THE WORD CAN'T IS NOT IN MY DICTIONARY"
Betty Bromage, who said she has no intention of giving up new experiences despite her age, explained the secret of her success with these words:
"People constantly say 'I can't.' But there is no such word in my dictionary. If you can, try it. Life is otherwise very boring."
The 97-year-old Bromage also expressed her goal of taking to the skies again in the coming years, as long as her health permits.