16/10/19
On October 5th 1936, Jean Batten left for New Zealand from Kent, England early in the morning. She arrived in Darwin in 5 days and 21 hours, holding a new record, but having to refill in Europe, Middle East and Asia along the way. She continued on her way to Sidney, Australia and arriving on 13 October. People were expressing fears for her safety but she still decided to continue. Jean declared that if she went down into the sea that no one should look for her. She arrived in Auckland 10 1/2 hours after leaving Sidney on 16 October.
Reference:
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/jean-batten-reaches-auckland-after-epic-solo-flight
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