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"That was easier than an amusement park ride~" A 97-year-old woman who flew through the sky on a plane's wing At 10:30 a.m. on the 6th, a small plane with one person on board took off from an airfield in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province. The aircraft, which was heading to Ulju-gun, flew at an altitude of 500 meters and then made a sharp turn. The woman in her 90s, who was sitting on the wing of the plane, was seen waving her hand at onlookers. The aircraft then flew over the Han River and turned again, flying over Gangnam Station in Seoul. The woman on the wing was seen smiling and looking around. The plane then headed to Gimpo Airport and landed safely at 11:03 a.m. The woman, who was identified as Ms. Lee, said in an interview after the flight, "It was easier than an amusement park ride. I felt like I was walking on air." The pilot of the plane said, "The flight was conducted with safety in mind, and we used a specialized harness to ensure the passenger's safety during the flight." The flight, which was planned to celebrate Ms. Lee's 100th birthday, was made possible by the Civil Aviation Authority's special permission. Ms. Lee's family said, "We are grateful to the pilot and the authorities for making this flight possible. We will cherish this moment forever."

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97-year-old British woman Betty Broomey made history by enduring a 5-minute flight above a plane's wings while performing aerial stunts, redefining the Guinness World Record for the oldest "wing walker" at 97. The record was broken on September 9th after Broomey suffered a stroke four years ago, leaving her with a language impairment. Despite her language difficulties, Broomey had previously completed six "wing walking" experiences, cementing her record four years ago.

On the day of her record attempt, Broomey reluctantly accepted help from bystanders to climb onto the wings of a specially-constructed plane. Once strapped in, she wore a helmet and made her way to the wings, where she performed a series of daring aerial maneuvers, including abrupt descents, high-speed turns, and 360-degree spins. The plane's wings flapped violently as Broomey completed her flight.

Once the flight was over, Broomey was presented with a Guinness World Record certificate declaring her the oldest "wing walker." Broomey's act of bravery also raised funds for Cheltenham General Hospital's neurology department, which had provided care to her during her stroke recovery. Hospital officials expressed amazement at the audacity of Broomey's challenge, stating that the funds would be used for equipment purchases that would provide real improvements to both patients and staff.

Broomey remarked, "If I didn't do wing walking, life would feel too boring. I'm grumpy when I can't drive and my eyesight isn't great. So, I want to do the things I can." She added, "I'm too short to climb up onto the wings without the wings, so there's no problem. As long as I get on there, there are no issues. Even playgrounds are harder." She ended by saying, "When I'm 100 years old, I should think of something special."

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