Last night, I glued my eyes to the TV. I watch Jean Batten.
Jean Batten was New Zealand's greatest aviator, celebrated around the world for her heroic solo flights during the 1930s. Following her success she faded in and out of public view. She eventually died in obscurity in Majorca, Spain, in 1982.
Jean Batten - The Garbo of the Skies
Jane Gardner Batten was born on 15 September 1909 in Rotorua. She soon
became known as Jean. In 1913 she moved to Auckland with her parents and
two older brothers. In 1917 her father, Frederick, a dentist,
volunteered to join the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and was sent to
the Western Front. The loss of his earnings caused financial hardship
for the family; during this period Batten moved from Melmerley Ladies
School in Parnell to a state school. Following Frederick's return in
1919, Batten's parents quarrelled and around 1920 they separated. Her
mother, Ellen, initially took her to live in Howick, where she attended a
local convent school. They returned to the city in 1922 and Batten's
father paid for her to board at Ladies College in Remuera.
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A daredevil woman she was.... lovely hommage and good choice for this weeks letter
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The Garbo of the skies - pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I love learning about pioneer aviators, especially women. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow I'd never heard of her but it's always a pleasure to be introduced to a historical figure.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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I never heard of her before either.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds fascinating and I like the saying..."The Garbo of the skies".
inspirational tale!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Inspiring story.Good choice for the letter.
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