Story perspectives

97-Year-Old Betty Bromage Sets Guinness Wing-Walking Record

8/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Betty Bromage, 97, broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest wing-walker.
She completed her sixth wing-walk on an Aero-Super-Batics biplane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Although she suffered a stroke in August 2025 that affects her speech, she continues wing-walking and is raising funds for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Imogen Sims of the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals charity said donations will purchase equipment for patients.

1 of 1

Story summary

Betty Bromage, 97, broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest wing-walker.
She completed her sixth wing-walk on an Aero-Super-Batics biplane at RFC Rendcomb Airfield, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Although she suffered a stroke in August 2025 that affects her speech, she continues wing-walking and is raising funds for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Imogen Sims of the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals charity said donations will purchase equipment for patients.