Richard Bright

Wildlife lover, beekeeper and when time allows - Chartered Engineer

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

At QinetiQ, our flight test organisation has the experience, knowledge, qualifications and approvals to provide efficient and effective flight test solutions for large and small projects on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. #flighttest #testandevaluation

https://t.co/BeBFM26r4r

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

Building a formidable track record in #aircraft design, modification and testing, MoD Boscombe Down continues to meet the growing demand for experimentation and effective #testandevaluation of increasingly sophisticated #aviation systems.

Learn more: https://t.co/PfbW7GEG7R

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

A double RAS... with flying at the same time! 💪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇳🇱

@RFATidespring @HNLMS_Evertsen ⛽
+ Merlin helicopters 🚁
+ F-35B Lightning II jets ✈
+ a nice sunset too! 🌅
@820NAS @RoyalNavy @USMC @RoyalAirForce @thef35 #CSG21

[Richard Bright @richarddbright]

Swarm turned up. Quickly housed and already foraging #honeybee #britishbee

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

Ship Air Integration Testing provides #testpilots & #flighttest engineers with the necessary knowledge and expertise to carry out helicopter/ship interface trials.

Learn more about this short course by downloading the ETPS catalogue today. #testtolearn

https://t.co/4SnHe2ulw5

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

Phase 2 of our #CSG21 deployment has begun! 🎉

A hazy day as we pass through the Suez Canal 🇪🇬, next the Red Sea and then onto the Indian Ocean. #GlobalBritain @UKinEgypt 🇬🇧🌍

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

One of the wisest heads in the world of flight testing, Rhys Williams has been in the game for over 41 years. Operating as an Experimental Test Pilot EASA Class 1 FT & FTI Fixed Wing Test Pilot, Rhys has been with ETPS since 1998.

#TesttoLearn #LearntoTest #FlightTestPilot

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

Read Technical Manager Ade Britton’s article in Aerospace Manufacturing Magazine that examines the value and role of test beds in military aircraft preparedness.

https://t.co/9DdQNAxoqT

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

This morning we announced our financial results for FY21 at the London Stock Exchange and were delighted to confirm that we have delivered a fifth consecutive year of growth.

https://t.co/dl4HKIEwQv

[Danish Buckfast @BuckfastDanish]

Not a bad start of the season. Not all finishers have accepted everything, like this one had, but all cells are of perfect quality.
Didn't expect that under these weather conditions ☺

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

Read how our simulation specialists helped soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, to prowl digital domains and further the @BritishArmy’s understanding of #VirtualReality and its potential to support military training: https://t.co/XoLDb1PZeJ

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

We’re delighted to announce that three new helicopters have joined the QinetiQ fleet at MOD Boscombe Down. The move will provide unprecedented operational capacity and industry-leading capabilities for our customers training at ETPS. https://t.co/YLz4HSAqCX #TestAndEvaluation

[Advance Magazine @AdvanceMag]

Three new helicopters have joined the @QinetiQ fleet at MoD Boscombe Down, extending its fleet of aircraft and enhancing the facilities available to the Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS). Read more: https://t.co/RTNVhjZChg

#qinetiq #defence #aircraft #helicopters

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

We are excited to have been awarded a design-phase contract to lead the development of Hypersat’s next generation hyperspectral satellites, due for launch by Virgin Orbit in 2023. Find out more here: https://t.co/jTnrMSak6q

[Gwenyn Gruffydd @GwenynGruffydd]

Finding some monster colonies on brood and a half!! These buckfast don’t mess around!! They were starving a month ago now heavy and full of brood!

[BBKA @britishbee]

We are buzzing that the Petition to stop bees coming from Europe via Northern Ireland has passed 5,000 this morning - let's get it to 6,000 today! Beebase says there are 44,000 amateur beekeepers - spread the word #bees https://t.co/k1CqPe6XRQ

[QinetiQ Group @QinetiQ]

We’re delighted to have been confirmed as the most admired British company in the Engineering, Aerospace and Defence sector in the latest peer-review study of corporate reputation. https://t.co/61eMcBSQT7

[Richard Bright @richarddbright]

@Thebook_bucket Golding? William Golding- Lord of the Flies etc. Plus it nicely describes the colour.

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

🦾 The return of Hellfire 🦾

To stay capable of re-rolling to any seaborne mission we have to remain current with all 🇬🇧 carrier capable aircraft.

This time, the return of my favourite, the @BritishArmy AH-64 Apache 🟩

Capable and and very intimidating💥

[Richard Bright @richarddbright]

No denying Spring's arrival. Hoverfly amongst the honey and bumble bees on the blossom on @cranborneestate today. Photo credit @VictoriaLBright