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Nigel Corby

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Nigel joined the ARA Aerodynamics Department in 1978 as a Research Assistant. He attained an HNC in Mechanical Engineering in 1981. He was promoted through several positions within the Department until being promoted to the position of Principal Project Supervisor in 2008.

Nigel has been involved in testing a wide variety of both commercial and military models in the ARA Transonic Wind Tunnel.

Since 1995 Nigel has been responsible for managing all store separation testing at ARA using the Two Sting Rig. He has also represented ARA on UK Aerodynamic Advisory Groups.

In 2006 Nigel became responsible for providing experimental aerodynamic support to the Business Development Department. He was promoted to Business Development Executive in June 2009.

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