RAF bosses were clear about wanting a “preferably not white male” pilot to represent them at a press event for the new Top Gun: Maverick film.
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An email sent from the force’s communication team said it was looking for someone to be the “face” of an upcoming press event. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has since apologised for language that “should not have been used”.
The RAF email, seen by the Express, read: “Gents, do any of you have a ‘Pilot, who is preferably not white male’ who would like to be the ‘RAF’ face at a press event for the release of Top Gun Two?
“Shy guy get no cakes so shout quick as offer also gone out to other Units.”
The force has been widely mocked for its “woke” request.
GB News host Colin Brazier joked in a post on Twitter: “The RAF mounts its latest bid to be the wokest of Britain’s armed forces.”
RAF blunder as ‘preferably not white male’ wanted for Top Gun: Maverick press event. (Image: PA/Getty)
Writer Nick Buckley MBE added: “This really is too much and is blatant bigotry.
“We need Government action on this ASAP. This cannot continue.
“We cannot keep degrading a large section of the population without the risk of a backlash.”
An MoD spokesman told the Express after the email was seen: “This language should not have been used and we apologise for any offence caused.
William Murphy
