Today in 1936 - Jean Batten reaches Auckland after epic solo flight

Jean Batten reaches Auckland after epic solo flight

1936 Jean Batten reaches Auckland after epic solo flight

Jean Batten left for New Zealand from Kent, England, at 4.20 a.m. on 5 October 1936. Despite the early hour, a large media contingent gathered to see her off; Batten was already famous for her successful solo flights from England to Australia in May 1934, and to South America in November 1935. Read more...

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