LONG SOLO FLIGHT
ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND GIRL
(Received March '23, 10.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. March 23
Information has been received in Sydney that Miss Jean Batten intends to fly solo from England to Australia, leaving on April 10.
Miss Jean Batten is a daughter of Mr. F. 11. 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 is ranked among the most accomplished women fliers 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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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21449, 24 March 1933, Page 9
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122LONG SOLO FLIGHT New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21449, 24 March 1933, Page 9
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