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Photograph of Jean Batten in the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W. 1970

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An article describing Jean Batten's record breaking flights is attached as a supplementary link.

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cwa-org-119-RoW00706

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https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/30384-jean-batten-the-incredible-overlooked-…

Article about Jean Batten's life and aviation achievements written by Alec Wignall for the 'Aerotime' website

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Friday, 29 August, 2025

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Photograph of Jean Batten taken at R.A.F. Fairfield, August 1970

Photograph of Jean Batten in the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W.

Photograph of Jean Batten in the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W.

Reverse of photograph of Jean Batten in the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W.

Reverse of photograph of Jean Batten in the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W.

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