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| Shoreham air crash: plane wreckage removed – as it happened | Shoreham air crash: plane wreckage removed – as it happened |
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| Closing summary | Closing summary |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| Here are key events in the fallout of the Shoreham air crash: | Here are key events in the fallout of the Shoreham air crash: |
| We’re closing the Shoreham air crash live blog for the day. Thank you for reading. | We’re closing the Shoreham air crash live blog for the day. Thank you for reading. |
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| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| Tim Loughton, Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has been at the crash-site and has posted a series of tweets. | Tim Loughton, Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has been at the crash-site and has posted a series of tweets. |
| Back from day with police, fire-fighters & other professionals doing amazing job at Shoreham air crash site-we should be very proud of them | Back from day with police, fire-fighters & other professionals doing amazing job at Shoreham air crash site-we should be very proud of them |
| Relief that no further casualties have been found under wreckage of plane at Shoreham air crash-now we must all rally round for families | Relief that no further casualties have been found under wreckage of plane at Shoreham air crash-now we must all rally round for families |
| Very clear that many members of emergency services have had traumatic time dealing with terrible crash scene & we should think of them too | Very clear that many members of emergency services have had traumatic time dealing with terrible crash scene & we should think of them too |
| Tremendously impressed today with the very professional way 100's of emergency service personnel worked together in very difficult services | Tremendously impressed today with the very professional way 100's of emergency service personnel worked together in very difficult services |
| Many thanks to @CCGilesYork and all his staff for the sensitive & expert way they are dealing with Shoreham Air tragedy-we should be v proud | Many thanks to @CCGilesYork and all his staff for the sensitive & expert way they are dealing with Shoreham Air tragedy-we should be v proud |
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| Chauffeur killed in crash was 76-year-old ex-soldier - family | Chauffeur killed in crash was 76-year-old ex-soldier - family |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| The family of a chauffeur killed in the crash as he drove to collect a bride-to-be have paid tribute to the “well-respected and loved father and husband”. | The family of a chauffeur killed in the crash as he drove to collect a bride-to-be have paid tribute to the “well-respected and loved father and husband”. |
| Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton, served with the Grenadier Guards and Parachute Regiment worked for the UN in Cyprus and Bahrain. He also served as a police officer with Hampshire Police. | Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton, served with the Grenadier Guards and Parachute Regiment worked for the UN in Cyprus and Bahrain. He also served as a police officer with Hampshire Police. |
| A statement from his family said: | A statement from his family said: |
| Maurice is a well-respected and loved father and husband. He enjoyed his work chauffeuring his beloved Daimler car and he enjoyed gardening. | Maurice is a well-respected and loved father and husband. He enjoyed his work chauffeuring his beloved Daimler car and he enjoyed gardening. |
| He was proud to have served in the Grenadier Guards and the Parachute Regiment. He served in Cyprus and Bahrain with the UN. In his thirties he served as a police officer with Hampshire Police. | He was proud to have served in the Grenadier Guards and the Parachute Regiment. He served in Cyprus and Bahrain with the UN. In his thirties he served as a police officer with Hampshire Police. |
| The family would ask that its privacy is respected at this difficult time. | The family would ask that its privacy is respected at this difficult time. |
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| at 8.02pm BST | at 8.02pm BST |
| 6.54pm BST | 6.54pm BST |
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| Shoreham air crash victims: what we know | Shoreham air crash victims: what we know |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| Three victims have been confirmed dead by family members, an unnamed chauffeur has been reported to be involved in the crash by his employer and two men have been reported missing by family members. | Three victims have been confirmed dead by family members, an unnamed chauffeur has been reported to be involved in the crash by his employer and two men have been reported missing by family members. |
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| Motorists have been warned the section of the A27 affected by the Shoreham air crash will remain closed in both directions until Saturday. | Motorists have been warned the section of the A27 affected by the Shoreham air crash will remain closed in both directions until Saturday. |
| The major A-road will be closed between the junctions of the A205 near Lancing and the A283 near Shoreham-by-Sea, Highways England said. | The major A-road will be closed between the junctions of the A205 near Lancing and the A283 near Shoreham-by-Sea, Highways England said. |
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| Things will never be the same again in Shoreham - police chief | Things will never be the same again in Shoreham - police chief |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| The Shoreham air crash disaster is most likely to have claimed 11 victims after no further bodies or remains were found after the plane wreckage was removed, a police chief has said. | The Shoreham air crash disaster is most likely to have claimed 11 victims after no further bodies or remains were found after the plane wreckage was removed, a police chief has said. |
| Sussex police revealed more than 200 people have called in to report concerns for missing relatives or friends but stepped back from earlier estimates of up to 20 dead in the disaster. | Sussex police revealed more than 200 people have called in to report concerns for missing relatives or friends but stepped back from earlier estimates of up to 20 dead in the disaster. |
| As a crane lifted part of the fuselage of the 1950s Hawker Hunter, Sussex police revealed more than 300 police officers and staff, along with support from other emergency services, have been working at the site at the A27 in West Sussex. | As a crane lifted part of the fuselage of the 1950s Hawker Hunter, Sussex police revealed more than 300 police officers and staff, along with support from other emergency services, have been working at the site at the A27 in West Sussex. |
| Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry said “things will never be the same again in Shoreham” as he provided an update on the investigation. | Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry said “things will never be the same again in Shoreham” as he provided an update on the investigation. |
| As a result of lifting the jet, we have not discovered any evidence of further victims and our estimate of 11 highly likely victims remains in place. | As a result of lifting the jet, we have not discovered any evidence of further victims and our estimate of 11 highly likely victims remains in place. |
| However, until we have fully completed the search of what is an extensive scene, I must caution that there is still the possibility that we may discover evidence of further victims, but I am not prepared to speculate on that figure. | However, until we have fully completed the search of what is an extensive scene, I must caution that there is still the possibility that we may discover evidence of further victims, but I am not prepared to speculate on that figure. |
| Barry said the remains of the jet have been taken to Farnborough for examination and other vehicles and debris will be removed from the scene. | Barry said the remains of the jet have been taken to Farnborough for examination and other vehicles and debris will be removed from the scene. |
| After that there will a second phase of checking that we have accounted for all the victims and this will be followed by a thorough finger tip search of the area to ensure that we have recovered all of the forensic evidence. | After that there will a second phase of checking that we have accounted for all the victims and this will be followed by a thorough finger tip search of the area to ensure that we have recovered all of the forensic evidence. |
| Barry paid tribute to those affected by the tragedy, including a taxi firm that offered free lifts to the airport to those who needed to recover cars. | Barry paid tribute to those affected by the tragedy, including a taxi firm that offered free lifts to the airport to those who needed to recover cars. |
| I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham, but would like to assure everyone affected by the incident that all of us working on the operation are determined that we will provide answers to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones and work as quickly as we can to complete our investigations and reopen the road. | I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham, but would like to assure everyone affected by the incident that all of us working on the operation are determined that we will provide answers to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones and work as quickly as we can to complete our investigations and reopen the road. |
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| No further bodies found under plane wreckage - police | No further bodies found under plane wreckage - police |
| Haroon Siddique | Haroon Siddique |
| Police have told my colleague Haroon Siddique, who is in Shoreham, that the death toll is unlikely to be as high as feared after no further bodies were found under the aircraft wreckage. | Police have told my colleague Haroon Siddique, who is in Shoreham, that the death toll is unlikely to be as high as feared after no further bodies were found under the aircraft wreckage. |
| Sussex police say 11 families have been in touch to report relatives missing following the incident on Saturday. | Sussex police say 11 families have been in touch to report relatives missing following the incident on Saturday. |
| Parts of the fuselage were lifted away by crane from the crash site on the A27 in West Sussex earlier on Monday. | Parts of the fuselage were lifted away by crane from the crash site on the A27 in West Sussex earlier on Monday. |
| Searches are ongoing and an official number of deaths has yet to be given by authorities. | Searches are ongoing and an official number of deaths has yet to be given by authorities. |
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| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| The transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, said the government is supporting efforts to ensure air displays are safe. | The transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, said the government is supporting efforts to ensure air displays are safe. |
| I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected by this tragic accident, especially to the families who have lost loved ones. | I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected by this tragic accident, especially to the families who have lost loved ones. |
| The Government is offering its full support to both the Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to ensure everything possible is being done to find out what happened and ensure air displays take place safely and follow the highest standards. | The Government is offering its full support to both the Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to ensure everything possible is being done to find out what happened and ensure air displays take place safely and follow the highest standards. |
| 5.04pm BST | 5.04pm BST |
| 17:04 | 17:04 |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| Brighton City Airport is enforcing a no fly zone over a two nautical mile radius of the airport and the site of the air crash until further notice. | Brighton City Airport is enforcing a no fly zone over a two nautical mile radius of the airport and the site of the air crash until further notice. |
| Restricted airspace over Brighton City Airport and Accident site: We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that... http://t.co/LWanBL3ytg | Restricted airspace over Brighton City Airport and Accident site: We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that... http://t.co/LWanBL3ytg |
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| 16:27 | 16:27 |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| A minute’s silence will be held at this week’s Capital One Cup matches to remember the Shoreham air crash victims. | A minute’s silence will be held at this week’s Capital One Cup matches to remember the Shoreham air crash victims. |
| Two of the disaster’s victims, Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, played for Worthing United FC, and were travelling to a Southern Combination Premier Division fixture when their vehicle was struck by the aircraft. | Two of the disaster’s victims, Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, played for Worthing United FC, and were travelling to a Southern Combination Premier Division fixture when their vehicle was struck by the aircraft. |
| Both men were supporters of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, the club where Grimstone had also been employed for the last 7 years. | Both men were supporters of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, the club where Grimstone had also been employed for the last 7 years. |
| A minute's silence will be held at this week's @CapitalOne_Cup matches to remember the Shoreham air disaster victims pic.twitter.com/FH5xReB0Lk | A minute's silence will be held at this week's @CapitalOne_Cup matches to remember the Shoreham air disaster victims pic.twitter.com/FH5xReB0Lk |
| Shaun Harvey, chief executive of The Football League, said: “This minute’s silence will give football fans across the country the opportunity to pay their respects to Matthew, Jacob and all those who lost their lives in this terrible accident. | Shaun Harvey, chief executive of The Football League, said: “This minute’s silence will give football fans across the country the opportunity to pay their respects to Matthew, Jacob and all those who lost their lives in this terrible accident. |
| “On behalf of The Football League our condolences go to everybody at Brighton and Hove Albion, Worthing United and to all those outside of the football family who have been rocked by Saturday’s shocking events.”All 24 Capital One Cup Round 2 fixtures will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday. | “On behalf of The Football League our condolences go to everybody at Brighton and Hove Albion, Worthing United and to all those outside of the football family who have been rocked by Saturday’s shocking events.”All 24 Capital One Cup Round 2 fixtures will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday. |
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| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| Books of Condolence have been opened at municipal buildings across West Sussex for the community to share messages of support and sympathy for those affected by the air crash. | Books of Condolence have been opened at municipal buildings across West Sussex for the community to share messages of support and sympathy for those affected by the air crash. |
| The flag is flying at half-mast at County Hall in Chichester, while books of condolence have been opened at the following venues: | The flag is flying at half-mast at County Hall in Chichester, while books of condolence have been opened at the following venues: |
| An online book of condolence is also available at: www.shorehamcondolence.org | An online book of condolence is also available at: www.shorehamcondolence.org |
| West Sussex county council chairman Pat Arculus said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those people who were killed or injured in Saturday’s tragedy. | West Sussex county council chairman Pat Arculus said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those people who were killed or injured in Saturday’s tragedy. |
| “I would also like to express my thanks to all the emergency services who are showing incredible bravery and professionalism in extremely difficult circumstances. Our staff will continue to support the families of those affected by the tragedy.” | “I would also like to express my thanks to all the emergency services who are showing incredible bravery and professionalism in extremely difficult circumstances. Our staff will continue to support the families of those affected by the tragedy.” |
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| Identifying air crash victims will be "slow and painstaking" - coroner | Identifying air crash victims will be "slow and painstaking" - coroner |
| Jamie Grierson | Jamie Grierson |
| West Sussex coroner Penny Schofield has warned that work to identify victims of the Shoreham air crash would be a “slow and painstaking operation”. | West Sussex coroner Penny Schofield has warned that work to identify victims of the Shoreham air crash would be a “slow and painstaking operation”. |
| Schofield said it may take “several weeks” before all investigations are completed. | Schofield said it may take “several weeks” before all investigations are completed. |
| Specialist recovery teams are still at the scene searching for the remains of those who died but it is a very slow and painstaking process. | Specialist recovery teams are still at the scene searching for the remains of those who died but it is a very slow and painstaking process. |
| We ask for everyone’s patience and understanding over the next few days as the recovery teams carry out their work. | We ask for everyone’s patience and understanding over the next few days as the recovery teams carry out their work. |
| The fire was so intense and the scale of the damage so vast, it means that we must very carefully remove the remains in a way that will lead to a formal identification. | The fire was so intense and the scale of the damage so vast, it means that we must very carefully remove the remains in a way that will lead to a formal identification. |
| Schofield said once formal identification is complete, inquests will be opened in public and the deceased will be released to their families for funerals to take place. | Schofield said once formal identification is complete, inquests will be opened in public and the deceased will be released to their families for funerals to take place. |
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| 15:20 | 15:20 |
| Alexandra Topping | Alexandra Topping |
| The ex-girlfriend of a young father who is believed to have been among the victims of the Shoreham airshow disaster has said she is staying strong for the couple’s son. | The ex-girlfriend of a young father who is believed to have been among the victims of the Shoreham airshow disaster has said she is staying strong for the couple’s son. |
| It is understood that Daniele Polito, 23, was travelling in Matt Jones’s BMW when the Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the A27, reports local newspaper the Worthing Herald. | It is understood that Daniele Polito, 23, was travelling in Matt Jones’s BMW when the Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the A27, reports local newspaper the Worthing Herald. |
| The former couple’s son, Georgio Polito, is three years old. His mother, named by the paper as Tanya Ellen, said she had been visited by police at her home in East Preston on Sunday to discuss his disappearance. | The former couple’s son, Georgio Polito, is three years old. His mother, named by the paper as Tanya Ellen, said she had been visited by police at her home in East Preston on Sunday to discuss his disappearance. |
| She confirmed yesterday that Daniele had still not been found but stressed it was not until he was formally identified would she know he was dead. | She confirmed yesterday that Daniele had still not been found but stressed it was not until he was formally identified would she know he was dead. |
| She said: “I don’t even know what is going on, but I am being strong for my son. If it is the worst outcome then Daniele will be very, very missed.” | She said: “I don’t even know what is going on, but I am being strong for my son. If it is the worst outcome then Daniele will be very, very missed.” |
| She had earlier written on Facebook that Jones’s sister had told her that Polito had been killed. On Sunday she wrote: “It isn’t yet confirmed about Daniele but it really isn’t looking too good. | She had earlier written on Facebook that Jones’s sister had told her that Polito had been killed. On Sunday she wrote: “It isn’t yet confirmed about Daniele but it really isn’t looking too good. |
| “I’m sure when, or if, it is confirmed you will all hear about it on here or on the news. Thank you everyone for the messages though.” | “I’m sure when, or if, it is confirmed you will all hear about it on here or on the news. Thank you everyone for the messages though.” |
| A friend of the young father wrote on Facebook on Sunday: “Fingers crossed for Daniele Polito a great friend to many, a father to a young little boy and to all those of his family members. | A friend of the young father wrote on Facebook on Sunday: “Fingers crossed for Daniele Polito a great friend to many, a father to a young little boy and to all those of his family members. |
| “A young man with his life ahead of him. | “A young man with his life ahead of him. |
| “My heart goes out to everyone that knows him and that are praying that someone hears from him since he hasn’t been seen nor heard of since 12 o’clock yesterday afternoon. | “My heart goes out to everyone that knows him and that are praying that someone hears from him since he hasn’t been seen nor heard of since 12 o’clock yesterday afternoon. |
| “He was travelling in the car with Matt Jones, another person close to my partner who has been pronounced dead in his car makes it quiet worrying. | “He was travelling in the car with Matt Jones, another person close to my partner who has been pronounced dead in his car makes it quiet worrying. |
| “Praying we hear from you soon mate x.” | “Praying we hear from you soon mate x.” |
| Friend Reece Gregson added: “Daniele Polito what a lad my thoughts are with your family and little one always laughing and smiling never down beat top lad x x.” | Friend Reece Gregson added: “Daniele Polito what a lad my thoughts are with your family and little one always laughing and smiling never down beat top lad x x.” |
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| Civil Aviation Authority announces series of immediate restrictions and changes to UK civil air displays | Civil Aviation Authority announces series of immediate restrictions and changes to UK civil air displays |
| Aviation regulator the CAA has announced that flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until former notice, and that no further flights are to be made by Hawker Hunter aircraft for a temporary period of time. In a statement, the CAA said: | Aviation regulator the CAA has announced that flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until former notice, and that no further flights are to be made by Hawker Hunter aircraft for a temporary period of time. In a statement, the CAA said: |
| The thoughts of everyone at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) remain with all of those affected by the tragic accident at the Shoreham Air Show on Saturday 22 August. | The thoughts of everyone at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) remain with all of those affected by the tragic accident at the Shoreham Air Show on Saturday 22 August. |
| Following the accident we immediately began an urgent review and have, today, announced a series of immediate restrictions and changes to UK civil air displays. | Following the accident we immediately began an urgent review and have, today, announced a series of immediate restrictions and changes to UK civil air displays. |
| • As a precaution, on Saturday 22 August we took steps to ensure no further flights were made by Hawker Hunter aircraft - this temporary restriction remains in place. | • As a precaution, on Saturday 22 August we took steps to ensure no further flights were made by Hawker Hunter aircraft - this temporary restriction remains in place. |
| • Flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until further notice. They will be limited to flypasts, which means ‘high energy’ aerobatics will not be permitted. | • Flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until further notice. They will be limited to flypasts, which means ‘high energy’ aerobatics will not be permitted. |
| • The CAA will conduct additional risk assessments on all forthcoming civil air displays to establish if additional measures should be introduced. | • The CAA will conduct additional risk assessments on all forthcoming civil air displays to establish if additional measures should be introduced. |
| • We commenced a full review of civil air display safety yesterday and held an initial meeting this morning. | • We commenced a full review of civil air display safety yesterday and held an initial meeting this morning. |
| The safety standards that must be met by all major civil air displays in the UK are among the very highest in the world and are regularly reviewed. All air display arrangements, including the pilots and aircraft, must meet rigorous safety requirements. Individual display pilots are only granted approval following a thorough test of their abilities. | The safety standards that must be met by all major civil air displays in the UK are among the very highest in the world and are regularly reviewed. All air display arrangements, including the pilots and aircraft, must meet rigorous safety requirements. Individual display pilots are only granted approval following a thorough test of their abilities. |
| The CAA will continue to offer every assistance to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch as it seeks to establish the cause of the accident. The CAA will also act promptly in response to any emerging indications from the AAIB’s investigation. | The CAA will continue to offer every assistance to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch as it seeks to establish the cause of the accident. The CAA will also act promptly in response to any emerging indications from the AAIB’s investigation. |
| Further details will be provided in the coming days. The CAA said it will continue to work with the industry to ensure “the most appropriate action” is taken as a result of its review. | Further details will be provided in the coming days. The CAA said it will continue to work with the industry to ensure “the most appropriate action” is taken as a result of its review. |
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| Chris Heames, the pilot originally listed in the airshow’s programme before being replaced last month by Andy Hill, has said he was alerted to the crash by worried friends while holidaying with his family in Cambodia. Heames told the Daily Mirror he is now praying that his “best pal” recovers from his injuries. | Chris Heames, the pilot originally listed in the airshow’s programme before being replaced last month by Andy Hill, has said he was alerted to the crash by worried friends while holidaying with his family in Cambodia. Heames told the Daily Mirror he is now praying that his “best pal” recovers from his injuries. |
| I was originally pencilled in to the fly the jet at Shoreham. But after organising it I booked a three-week holiday to Cambodia, so Andy did the show. Both of us are equally qualified and experienced to fly the aircraft and each do half of the displays each year. | I was originally pencilled in to the fly the jet at Shoreham. But after organising it I booked a three-week holiday to Cambodia, so Andy did the show. Both of us are equally qualified and experienced to fly the aircraft and each do half of the displays each year. |
| [My friends] saw it on the news and knew it was the plane I usually fly. They thought it was me. I watched the footage, of course I have, but I’m not going to speculate on what might have gone wrong. The Air Accident Investigation Branch are looking into it and will publish a report in due course. It would be entirely wrong to speculate. | [My friends] saw it on the news and knew it was the plane I usually fly. They thought it was me. I watched the footage, of course I have, but I’m not going to speculate on what might have gone wrong. The Air Accident Investigation Branch are looking into it and will publish a report in due course. It would be entirely wrong to speculate. |
| Heames described Hill as an “exceptional pilot” who used to fly Harriers for the RAF. | Heames described Hill as an “exceptional pilot” who used to fly Harriers for the RAF. |
| That shows how well respected he is. Only the best pilots were trusted to fly the Harriers. | That shows how well respected he is. Only the best pilots were trusted to fly the Harriers. |
| He is a great friend and an exceptional pilot. I haven’t spoken to his wife, I’m leaving her to be with Andy. | He is a great friend and an exceptional pilot. I haven’t spoken to his wife, I’m leaving her to be with Andy. |
| I’m just hoping he pulls through. Right now he’s still in a critical condition. | I’m just hoping he pulls through. Right now he’s still in a critical condition. |
| Asked what his friend would think about the loss of life, Heame replied: “He’ll be devastated, obviously.” | Asked what his friend would think about the loss of life, Heame replied: “He’ll be devastated, obviously.” |
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| at 3.06pm BST | at 3.06pm BST |
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| 14:56 | 14:56 |
| A private ambulance leaves the crash site. | A private ambulance leaves the crash site. |
| A private ambulance escorted by several police motorbikes leaves the #Shoreham air crash scene pic.twitter.com/DavYqDUxQH | A private ambulance escorted by several police motorbikes leaves the #Shoreham air crash scene pic.twitter.com/DavYqDUxQH |