In April 1933 her first attempted flight to
Australia ended near Karachi, where she maded a forced landing that wrecked her plane.
Jean Batten was born on september 1909 in Rotorua. Her full name was Jean Gardener Batten . When Jean thought about her career she had a fascinating idea. She chose her dream career which was being a aviator.
Her greatest achievement was in 1936, when she flew from England to New Zealand in 11 days, 45 minutes. She landed in Mangere.
Jean Batten
