Betty Miller
American pilot, first female pilot to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean (1963)
About Betty Miller
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 91). Betty Miller was an American aircraft pilot and aviator.
Betty Jean Verret Miller (April 6, 1926 – February 21, 2018) was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean, which she did in May 1963.
Early life Betty Jean Verret was born in Venice, California on 6 April 1926 to Earday Verret and Bertha DeLay Verret during one of the worst flooding rainstorms seen in the city. She had two sisters, Merle and Phyllis. The flight also made her the first woman to fly solo from Oakland, California to Honolulu, Hawaii which she did in just over 17 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Betty Miller?
American pilot, first female pilot to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean (1963)
When was Betty Miller born?
Betty Miller was born on 6 April 1926 in Venice.
When did Betty Miller die?
Betty Miller died on 21 February 2018 in Bountiful.
What was Betty Miller's occupation?
Betty Miller was an aircraft pilot and aviator.
What nationality was Betty Miller?
Betty Miller was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Betty Miller (pilot)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty Miller. https://biography.guide/betty-miller/
MLA: "Betty Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-miller/.
Chicago: "Betty Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-miller/.
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