VIDEO: 99-year-old woman breaks world record for wing walking

Helga Duffy made history at 99 years and 21 days old, officially becoming the world’s oldest woman to perform wing walking, a daring activity in which a person is secured to the upper wing of an airplane during flight.

The adventure began after Duffy learned about another woman who had taken on the same challenge at age 97. Inspired by the achievement, she accepted the challenge herself and said she felt excitement rather than fear during the flight.

The record-breaking feat also served a charitable purpose, helping raise funds for a British air ambulance service.