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Jean Gardner Batten
Jean Gardner Batten, in flying clothes, alongside her aeroplane, circa 1934.
This photo was taken, possibly at Rongotai airport, Wellington, during Batten's tour of New Zealand between July and August 1934. This followed her first successful long distance flight from England to Australia, completed in May 1934.
Batten sailed to New Zealand in late June 1934 with her mascot cat, Buddy. Her Gipsy Moth had been stowed on board during the voyage allowing Batten to use it in her six week tour of the country. She flew to civic receptions in over 20 towns with Buddy stowed in the plane's luggage locker.
Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: 1/2-046051-F
New Zealand Free Lance
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
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