The main hall of
Auckland International Airport
The aeroplane is the Percival Gull which belonged to
Jean Batten - an early New Zealand aviatrix in the 1930's.
She made the first-ever solo flight
from England to New Zealand in 1936.
What a great achievement!
Shane
Thank you all for your visits.
Indeed a great achievement in those days! Your photos do remember me when we arrived at Auckland airport almost 18 years ago. I wish to visit New Zealand again....
ReplyDeleteHow enterprising to have these signs and the plane at the airport. I must admit I haven't heard of Jean Gull but she must rank with Amy Johnson and Amelia Earheart in the annals of pioneer aviation.
ReplyDeleteGreat words and wonderful pictures.........
ReplyDeletewishing you a lovely new week, dear Shane!
Sending Loveessings,
Claudia xo and hugs and bl
You have a special home airport. I love our home airport, too.
ReplyDeleteTruly enjoyed a visit to your great part of the world sometime ago. However, did not see this plane.
ReplyDeleteI like those signs. Airports are so interesting these days with things that draw one to find out more about the city/country they represent. Have a great week Shane. xx Pam
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Love the airport sign and the plane. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThat's a good quote Shane. Inspiring! Just a few small steps start it all.
ReplyDeleteWell that is a great reason to have a plane in the middle of the terminal!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, Shane. That display must have gone up since I was there in January. It's quite inspirational as well as a great tribute to Jean Batten.
ReplyDeleteDearest Shane,
ReplyDeleteOh my, Jean Batten was very courageous for a lady living in the 1930s!
What times have changed since than.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Hello Shane, I agree, it is pretty amazing to see a plane hanging from the ceiling. In the Aeronautical Museum in Washington DC. there is a lot of planes etc. hanging from the ceiling. A wonderful place to visit. Love your post today.
ReplyDeletexo,
Jeanne