Statue of Jean Batten; Fairfield, Geoff; 1989-1995; 2018.170.87
Statue of Jean Batten
About this objectA statue of Jean Batten is located outside Auckland International Airport, New Zealand, and honours the life of New Zealand aviator Jean Batten. The bronze statue is the work of Anthony Stones. It was unveiled on 5 October 1989 by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Paul Reeves. It depicts Batten holding flowers in her left arm and waving with her right.
Maker Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made1989-1995
Measurements9 x 13
Object Type Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association KeywordsBatten, Jean, 15 September 1909 – 22 November 1982
Subject and Association KeywordsAuckland International Airport, Mangere
Named CollectionFairfield
Object number2018.170.87
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