## Helga’s Flying Adventure

Once upon a time, a 99‑year‑old woman named Helga Duffy decided to walk on an airplane wing. She did it on a plane flying over the English countryside and became the world’s oldest wing walker. It was a brave and fun adventure.

### Why It Matters
Helga’s story shows that age is not a barrier. Even at 99, you can try new things and chase your dreams. It gives kids a big “I can do it too!” boost.

### What Happened Before
The first record holder was 97‑year‑old Betty Bromage, who broke the record in 2023. After seeing Betty’s story in the news, Helga thought, “I want to try this too!”

### What Is Wing Walking?
Wing walking means standing or walking on the wing of a flying airplane. While the plane glides through the sky, the walker stays on the wing. It takes courage and careful attention.

### Helga’s Experience
Helga did her adventure at RFC Rendcomb Airport in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. While the plane was flying, she walked on the wing and everyone watched.
- **How did she feel?** She said, “I wasn’t scared because I was so excited!”
- **How much money did she raise?** She raised over £1,300 for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
- **What happened next?** She got a Guinness World Records certificate and Sam Conway from the Air Ambulance praised her as a “Legend.”

### Did You Know?
- Airplane wings are usually 30–40 metres long.
- A wing walker moves at the same speed as the plane.
- Even at 99, Helga used her flight experience from ten years earlier to finish the adventure comfortably.

### Questions Kids Might Ask
1. **How does a wing walker stay on the plane?** The plane glides thanks to airflow under the wings. The walker stays in that airflow and fights gravity.
2. **Why does Helga feel so young?** Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s happiness hormones, making us feel youthful.
3. **Can someone 100 years old wing walk?** Yes! Helga said she will try again at 100, showing that new adventures are always possible.

### Why Kids Should Care
Helga’s story gives kids courage, determination, and the idea that chasing dreams is always worth it. Even at 99, she proved that age is just a number.

### Summary
Helga Duffy became the oldest wing walker at 99. Her adventure is full of bravery and joy, showing that anyone can try new things and achieve their dreams.

### Looking Ahead
Helga plans to try again at 100, sending a message to kids: “Always be ready for a new adventure!”