A 97-year-old woman who suffered a stroke in 2025 has broken the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing walker.
Betty Bromage, who lives in Cheltenham, South West England,UK, broke her own record which was set when she did the same challenge four years ago.
Bromage raised funds for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital – where staff cared for her when she was sick.
Speaking about having done six wing walks since the age of 87, she said: "I'd just get bored of life otherwise. I can't drive, I can't see very well and I get a bit frustrated. So, I want to do the things I can do."
Betty Bromage says she would be "bored" if she didn't do wingwalks
"They [the hospital] treated me so well. It affects my words but the rest of me is fine," she said.
She added she raises money for charity because it can make a difference - and because she was inspired by some words she read on a hospital wall where she worked as a nurse.
"It said 'we pass through this world but once, any good we can do, any kindness we can show, do it now, do not defer or neglected, you will not pass this way again'," Bromage said.
Imogen Sims from Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals charity said staff were grateful Bromage is raising money for them.
"To take on such a daring challenge to support our team is amazing," Sims added.
"Donations will be used for equipment and will make a real difference for patients and staff."
Bromage added: "The only problem is getting up on the wing because I'm quite short. Once you're up there, no problem. The fairground is a lot worse.
"I'll have to think of something when I'm 100 - something special."
Words and image above from article seen here
I think you can appreciate why I titled this post 'Just WOW !'
What an incredible woman, do go over to the original article and watch the short 44 second video...I'm sure you will enjoy it.
All the best Jan
25 comments:
Wow, an incredible woman indeed, Jan!
...Betty is a Super Woman and a bit crazy too.
Betty is an amazing woman. A big WOW to her accomplishments.
Es sorprendente. Te mando un beso.
Oh my word! That is so impressive!
I saw her on the news here and thought there's no way I would ever do that at any age, so she must be super brave.
Saw this on TV the other day...she is amazing!
I saw this in the paper recently. She is amazing Wing-walking certainly beats sitting in a chair and falling asleep!
Amazing lady and we saw her on our TV on the wing!
Wow is the word. I am queasy just thinking about it!
Yes, she was in German TV-News, too! Horaaay!
Now that is truly a WOW!!! Good for her. I wish everyone in their 80's and 90's could be so capable.
Dear Jan!
An incredible woman. I am so in awe of her. Hugs and best regards.
Just remarkable!
How incredible, an amazing lady for sure!
It was broadcast on TV here—a fabulous woman, being so brave at that age...
Thanks for sharing, hugs, Elke
Wow, that's amazing.
I enjoyed the little video about this fearless lady!!!
Betty is truly an inspiration, showing that age may bring limitations, but it certainly does not have to diminish courage, curiosity, or the sheer joy of living
There are people who really like a challenge!
They had her on the news here in America, there is no way you would get me to do that, I can't imagine topping that for her 100th birthday.
That's great. Good for her :-D
A fantastic lady.
What an amazing lady.
Me encantó saber de ella. Muchos besos.
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