RAF chief criticised for 'cringeworthy' response over order to prioritise female and ethnic minority recruits
![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: We have a once in a generation opportunity to modernise the UK armed forces | The Independent
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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
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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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