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Noel Pemberton Billing

British politician

Died when: 67 years 285 days (813 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Noel Pemberton Billing

Noel Pemberton Billing (31 January 1881 – 11 November 1948), sometimes known as Noel Pemberton-Billing, was a British aviator, inventor, publisher and Member of Parliament for Hertford.

He founded the firm that became Supermarine and promoted air power, and held a strong antipathy towards the Royal Aircraft Factory and its products.

He was noted during the First World War for his populist views and for a sensational libel trial.


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