Jean Gardner Batten, who was given the title ‘Hine-o-te-Rangi’ – ‘Daughter of the Skies’, was a remarkable aviator from New Zealand. She became internationally famous for her numerous record-breaking solo flights around the world. She was one of the most celebrated New Zealanders during the 1930s whose heroic and daring aviation trips found place in many newspapers and newsreels worldwide. A new women’s record was set by her in 1934, when she made a solo flight from England to Australia in 14 days, 22 hours, and 30 minutes. She was the first woman who flew solo from Australia to England and from England to Argentina. She made her next world record by flying solo from England to New Zealand in 1936. She had set record times in solo flights from England to Australia, from Australia to England and from England to Brazil. Batten received several honours and awards in her lifetime. In 1936 she was made ‘Commander of the British Empire’ (CBE) and was also bestowed with the ‘Cross of Chevalier’ of the French ‘Legion of Honour’. In 1938, Batten became the first woman aviator to receive the medal of ‘Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’, considered to be the highest honour in aviation, apart from receiving several other awards and recognitions in her career. Her autobiography, ‘My Life’ was published in 1938.