#21 Jean Gardner Batten (1909-1982), New Zealand aviator. Known as “Greta Garbo of the skies,” in 1936 Batten made the made the first solo flight from England to New Zealand.

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#21 Jean Gardner Batten (1909-1982), New Zealand aviator. Known as “Greta Garbo of the skies,” in 1936 Batten made the made the first solo flight from England to New Zealand.

Historical Photos of the History’s First Female Aviators, 1900-1930

#21 Jean Gardner Batten (1909-1982), New Zealand aviator. Known as “Greta Garbo of the skies,” in 1936 Batten made the made the first solo flight from England to New Zealand.

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