One of the RAF's most senior officers ignored a plea to rein in abusive Red Arrows pilots, it has been claimed.

Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall allegedly brushed aside an appeal by a woman who had been targeted by Top Guns.

The claim is included in a television documentary to be screened on Sky News tonight.

The victim, referred to as 'Kate', had hoped AVM Marshall would intervene to prevent further mistreatment of females on the world famous squadron.

But despite her revelations, no remedial action was taken. The whistleblower subsequently suffered a breakdown and attempted to kill herself.