Jean Gardner Batten
From Graces Guide
Jean Gardner Batten (1909-1987) was a New Zealand aviator who made several record-breaking flights – including the first solo flight from England to New Zealand in 1936.
Born at Rotorua, New Zealand, the daughter of Frederick Batten, a dentist, and his wife Ellen Blackmore
1930 Royal Aero Club Certificates No. 9609: DH.60 – London Aeroplane Club
She made two unsuccessful attempts to fly from England to Australia solo before achieving the feat in May 1934, taking just under 15 days to fly the distance in a Gipsy Moth biplane. The flight set the record for a woman's solo flight between the two countries.
1939 Air Pilot and Lecturer
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