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Jean Batten was known as the “Garbo of the Skies” because of her adventurous spirit and glamorous good looks. She pioneered long distance air travel in the 1930s, and had a determination to succeed in activities that were traditionally male. In 1934 she flew from London to Sydney in 15 days, smashing the record by five days.

Preparing for your departure

Here’s a checklist of preparations you may need to make before you leave. And we’ve included some useful information to help you decide what to bring.


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