RAF chief criticised for 'cringeworthy' response over order to prioritise female and ethnic minority recruits
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Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond meets Air Chief Marshal Michael Wigston, chief of the air staff for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force, at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., April
![ACM Sir Mike Wigston on Twitter: "Many congratulations to the newest graduates from Recruit Training Sqn at RAF Halton. Excellent parade, very well done to all. My very best wishes for Phase ACM Sir Mike Wigston on Twitter: "Many congratulations to the newest graduates from Recruit Training Sqn at RAF Halton. Excellent parade, very well done to all. My very best wishes for Phase](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7HnW_aW0AAGZIC.jpg:large)
ACM Sir Mike Wigston on Twitter: "Many congratulations to the newest graduates from Recruit Training Sqn at RAF Halton. Excellent parade, very well done to all. My very best wishes for Phase
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Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston speaking during a service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey, London Stock Photo - Alamy
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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Sir Mike Wigston, Mick Smeath - Prince Edward and Sir Mike Wigston Photos - Zimbio
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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks with Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff, prior to the Global Air and
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RAF captain refused order to overlook white male candidates, branding it 'unlawful' | UK | News | Express.co.uk
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North Wales pilot to lead Royal Air Force - and he was inspired by 'sight and sound' of RAF Valley - North Wales Live
RAF Halton HIVE - Today marks the start of Armed Forces Week 2020. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, says: "Armed Forces Week is a great opportunity for
![The Army Air Corps on Twitter: "Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, is seen below presenting the latest #AAC, RAF and RN pilots with their prestigious ' The Army Air Corps on Twitter: "Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, is seen below presenting the latest #AAC, RAF and RN pilots with their prestigious '](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESX_lQPXcBMWlAE.jpg)
The Army Air Corps on Twitter: "Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, is seen below presenting the latest #AAC, RAF and RN pilots with their prestigious '
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