* First woman to fly solo from England to Australia: In 1930, she became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, a remarkable feat for the time. She completed the journey in 19 days, 17 hours and 43 minutes, setting a new record for the fastest solo flight between the two countries.
* First woman to hold the England to Australia record: Her time in 1930 also set a new record for the fastest solo flight between England and Australia, a record she held for several years.
These achievements made her an international celebrity and a symbol of female achievement in aviation.