Jean Batten - Wikipedia
WEBJane Gardner Batten CBE OSC (15 September 1909 – 22 November 1982), commonly known as Jean Batten, was a New Zealand aviator who made several record-breaking flights – including the first solo flight from England to New Zealand in 1936. Born in Rotorua, Batten went to England to learn to fly.
Jean Batten - New Zealand History
WEBSep 9, 2016 · Jean Batten was New Zealand's greatest aviator, celebrated around the world for her heroic solo flights during the 1930s. Following her success she moved in and out of public view before dying in obscurity in Majorca, Spain, in 1982.
Jean Batten | Pioneer, Record-Breaking, Airwoman | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Jean Batten (born September 15, 1909, Rotorua, New Zealand—died November 22, 1982, Majorca, Spain) was an aviator who made record-breaking flights from 1933 to 1937 and was perhaps the most famous New Zealander of the 1930s.
Jean Batten - New Zealand Geographic
WEBSuddenly, the 23-year-old New Zealander named Jean Batten, pretty and immaculate in her white flying suit and perfect make-up, like an actress who had just stepped off the set of an aviation-adventure movie, was the only one still flying.
Jean Batten – The incredible, overlooked story of an aviatrix
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Only hours earlier the 24-year-old New Zealand aviator had departed Kupang, Indonesia, on what was the final 520-mile leg of her record-breaking attempt flying from England to Australia. Just after midday Jean reached Australia and landed at Darwin shortly afterward.
Jean Batten – New Zealand’s Greatest Aviator - Remuera Heritage
WEBHe piloted the first transpacific flight from California to Brisbane via Hawaii and Fiji. and the first flight between Australia and New Zealand. In 1935, Kingsford Smith and his co-pilot Tommy Pethybridge disappeared over the Andaman Sea while attempting to break the Australia–England speed record.
Jean Batten (1909 -1982), New Zealand Pioneer Aviatrix
WEBArguably New Zealand's greatest aviator was born Jane Gardner Batten on September 15, 1909 in Rotorua, New Zealand and despite her so to be made fame, died in obscurity on November 22, 1982 in Palma, Majorca.
Eyes On New Zealand - Jean Batten
WEBJean Batten was a pioneering aviator who gained international recognition for her record-breaking long-distance flights during the early years of aviation. Her fearless determination and exceptional solo flying skills earned her a place among the most celebrated pilots of her time and saw her dubbed the ‘Greta Garbo of the skies’ – a ...
NZEDGE Legends — Jean Batten, Pilot — Endurance
WEBMar 13, 2000 · Jean Batten was the ‘Garbo of the Skies’. She stood for adventure, daring, exploration and glamour. In her time, Jean Batten was one of the most famous people in the world. Jean was born in Rotorua, New Zealand in 1909.
Batten, Jean Gardner – Dictionary of New Zealand Biography – Te …
WEBJean Batten was the finest woman pilot of the golden age of aviation. She brought great honour to New Zealand and a perfection to her flying that kept her alive through many frightening crises in the air.
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