(1909–82), New Zealand aviator. She was the first woman to fly from England to Australia and back (1934–5), and in 1936 she made the first direct solo flight from England to New Zealand.
Definition of Batten, Jean in US English:
Batten, Jean
proper nounˈbatn
(1909–82), New Zealand aviator. She was the first woman to fly from England to Australia and back 1934–35.