William Humble MBE (14 April 1911 – 1 March 1992) was a well-known pre-Second World War aviator, known as an air racer and for his aerobatic displays.

[1][2] Humble was educated at Repton School and the University of Cambridge, following his father in qualifying as a mining engineer in 1930.

[citation needed] Following the outbreak of the Second World War Humble was invited to join Hawker Siddeley's team of test pilots, taking up the role on 10 October 1940.

In mid-1945, Lucas was promoted to the board of the company, and in early January 1946, Humble was appointed the new chief test pilot.

He continued to give demonstration flights, and his skill as a display pilot is credited with helping to win Hawker sales.

His main sales territory was the Middle East, and he spent much time in Egypt, Lebanon and Cyprus.

During a visit to the RAF Museum at Hendon, she was shown film footage of her grandfather flying, and spoke to one of his former colleagues, Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown.