SOLO TO AUSTRALIA.
Auckland Girl's Intended ' Flight. . MISS JEAN BATTEN'S PLAN. SYDNEY, March 23. Information has been received in Sydney that Miss Jean Batten intends to fly solo from England to Australia, leaving 011 April 10. Mise Jean Batten is a daughter of Mr. F. H. Batten, dentist, of Auckland, and is 22 years of age. She received her air training and qualified at the Stag Lane aerodrome, London. She holds a B certificate, and ie ranked among the most accomplished women flyertf in England.
Miss Batten is also a talented dancer and pianist. Her brother is Mr. John Batten, film actor, who appeared with great success in "Under the Greenwood Tree." He recently paid a visit to Auckland.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 70, 24 March 1933, Page 7
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119SOLO TO AUSTRALIA. Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 70, 24 March 1933, Page 7
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