Alone In The Sky
BATTEN, Jean
Notes
Jean Batten, whose death in 1982 only came to light in 1987, was one of the great names in aviation history. She was born in New Zealand in 1909. This is the story of her early life and of all her famous flights. The vivid descriptions of these flights highlight the hardships and dangers faced by the early aviators. A gripping story of courage and skill written by one of the last great pioneer flyers. Early life; England calls; Flight to Australia; Over Asia; Arrival in Sydney; Interlude; Return flight; South American flight; Sand and sun; Shocks at Thies; Across the South Atlantic; Rio de Janeiro; Buenos Aires and Montevideo; Invitation to Paris; Aerial Tour Solo to New Zealand; Southward from Singapore; Across the Tasman Sea; Australia Flight to England; Guest of Honour.Additional Notes
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Edition:Collation: Physical description
Place of Publication: Shrewsbury
| Location | edition | Bar Code | due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Office | R13391 |
| Dewey: | 92 BAT NZ |
| ISBN: | 1853100234 9781853100239 |
| pub: | 1979 |