Norma Howard has broken the world record as she becomes the oldest woman to do the wing walk. Norma, who was a pilot and also a retired physiotherapist beat the record set by 88 year old Betty Bromage last year. The 91 year old woman got strapped to the wings of a vintage biplane and took off at 500 feet.

The old woman was strapped to the plane while it was on flight just above an airfield in Gloucestershire, U.K. with a safety harness and stayed upright through a series of climbs, dives and banks and wing walks.

While speaking to ITV news after she landed safely, Howard said she was energized.

“I feel very relieved but also invigorated”

“It was cold up there and I had so many layers on me I looked like the Michelin Man. The hardest bit was actually getting up onto the plane wrapped in so many clothes.”

Also, when speaking to Eagle Radio, she said:

“Getting up and down onto the plane was the difficult bit! Once you’re there it’s okay because it’s up to the pilot.

“When you’re on a plane 500ft is nothing really, but the wind is quite strong.”

According to Norma, the essence of the wing walk was not to break record but to raise money for charity Dementia UK. About £2,000 has been gathered so far. Norma Howard’s son, Robin said:

“The Flight has been donated and MyDonate charges no commission: so every penny raised will help those who suffer from Dementia, a debilitating disease that is traumatic and devastating for both the individuals and their families.”

Here is a video of the Norma Howard reaching for the skies

Video source: itv.com

Norma Howard wing walk is a challenge to the agile youths. What do you think about wing walking? Would you ever try it?