99-year-old Helga Duffy sets record by flying on airplane wing
In the UK, 99-year-old Helga Duffy entered the Guinness World Records by flying on the wing of a biplane, becoming the oldest record holder.
In Cirencester, England, 99-year-old Helga Duffy took to the skies on the wing of a biplane, writing her name into the Guinness World Records and earning the title of the world's oldest record holder.
With a flight carried out in Cirencester, England, on October 16, 2026, 99-year-old Helga Duffy performed an extraordinary feat on the wing of a biplane. Officially approved by the Guinness World Records management, this performance earned Duffy the title of the world's oldest record holder in her field. This achievement allowed her to surpass Betty Bromage, who had previously repeated a similar demonstration at the age of 97. Former record holder Bromage stated that she plans to reclaim her title when she turns 100.
Duffy's record attempt was organized to raise donations in support of the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance services. While footage of the flight spread rapidly on social media, the 99-year-old record holder received widespread acclaim for her courage and charity.