Roland
There are plenty of pilot type badges out there that the RAF did not need to denigrate the current real* pilot flying badge in such a way.
I am assuming that you are using the common meaning of 'denigrate' (and yes, I did have to look it up!) which is to insult or defame.
Does the award of RPAS wings to some very hard-working and capable colleagues, or as I should say fellow aviators, really insult the holders of the traditional pilot flying badge?
I assume by your reaction that you are a 'real' pilot?