At 99, Helga becomes the world's oldest female wing-walker
Helga Duffy stood on the wing of a biplane over Gloucestershire, encouraged by her niece, and Guinness World Records handed her the title as soon as she landed. She also raised more than £1,600 for the air ambulance.
At 99, Helga Duffy climbed onto the wing of a biplane and flew over the Gloucestershire countryside. When she landed, Guinness World Records recognised her as the oldest woman in the world to perform a wing walk. The record was verified on 16 October in Cirencester.
Her niece’s idea
It was her niece who encouraged her to give it a go. Helga flew with AeroSuperBatics, specialists in wing-walking, strapped to a frame on top of the upper wing.
As well as the record, the flight raised more than £1,600 for the air ambulance service.
See the flight
- Photos of Helga on the wing, in The Mirror
- Official record video from Guinness World Records (Snapchat)
Why it matters
Because it’s never too late to chase a dream, and Helga turned hers into help for others.
