How did Jean Batten get into flying?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Her intrests in becoming a pilot was sparked when in 1929, she met the Australian pilot, Charles Kinsford-Smith who took her for a flight in his famous plane, The Southern Cross. He became famous by being the first to fly from America to Australia.

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∙ 16y ago

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When did Jean Batten do her flying?

Jean Batten did almost all of her flying in the 1930's

When did jean batten start flying?

Jean Batten started flying in England in 1929.

What year did Jean batten start flying?

Jean started flying in 1930.

Why did Jean Batten want to fly?

She wanted to be famous and liked flying .

What other things are jean batten famous for rather than flying a plane?

She was famous only for her flying achievements.

When was Jean Batten born in?

Jean Batten was born in 1909 in Rotorua and first flew in England in 1931, later creating many world records in solo and long distance flying.

Did jean batten have kids?

Jean Batten had no kids.

What culture is Jean Batten?

Jean Batten was a New Zealander.

Where are you from Jean Batten?

Jean Batten was from Rotorua, New Zealand.

What is the birth name of Jean Batten?

Jean Batten's birth name is Batten, Jane Gardner.

What are facts about Jean Batten?

jean batten is famous because she was the first person to fly a plane from England to new zealand The first woman to fly a plane solo!!!!!!!!! So in your face whoever put flying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How many kids did Jean Batten have?

Jean Batten did not have any kids.