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Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker

Helga Duffy, aged 99, became the world's oldest wing walker after being strapped to the top of a small plane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in Cirencester. She completed the flight to raise money for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, and has raised more than £1,300 for the charity. She beat the record previously held by Betty Bromage, who joked that she would try to win it back.

BBC News England 14 Oct 2026

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