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| Shoreham Air Show: Memorials mark one week since crash | Shoreham Air Show: Memorials mark one week since crash |
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| A series of memorial events is being held to mark one week since the Shoreham air crash in which 11 people died. | |
| Last Saturday, a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed into traffic on the A27, causing the most serious crash at a UK air show in years. | Last Saturday, a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed into traffic on the A27, causing the most serious crash at a UK air show in years. |
| Sussex Police said they had identified the 11 people "likely" to have died. | |
| The West Sussex Coroner is expected to begin the formal identification of the victims on Wednesday. | The West Sussex Coroner is expected to begin the formal identification of the victims on Wednesday. |
| On the same day the inquests into the deaths will open and be adjourned at Parkside, County Hall North in Horsham. | On the same day the inquests into the deaths will open and be adjourned at Parkside, County Hall North in Horsham. |
| The families of those who were killed have been invited to attend. | The families of those who were killed have been invited to attend. |
| Penelope Schofield, the West Sussex Coroner, said she had already met with the families affected. | Penelope Schofield, the West Sussex Coroner, said she had already met with the families affected. |
| "Identifying all 11 victims has been a difficult process due to the horrific nature of the accident and the intensity of the fire," she said. | "Identifying all 11 victims has been a difficult process due to the horrific nature of the accident and the intensity of the fire," she said. |
| Six victims have been named, and the relatives of two missing men have posted messages online. | Six victims have been named, and the relatives of two missing men have posted messages online. |
| The events | The events |
| A minute's silence in honour of the dead was held at the Wings and Wheels event at Dunsfold, Surrey, at 11:30 BST. | A minute's silence in honour of the dead was held at the Wings and Wheels event at Dunsfold, Surrey, at 11:30 BST. |
| In Lancing, West Sussex, a memorial event was held at the Manor Recreation Ground from 13:00 BST including a two-minute silence. | In Lancing, West Sussex, a memorial event was held at the Manor Recreation Ground from 13:00 BST including a two-minute silence. |
| At 13:20 BST, the time of the crash, a further minute's silence was observed on the wooden toll bridge overlooking Shoreham Airport and the crash site where hundreds of floral tributes have been laid in recent days. The Last Post was also played. | At 13:20 BST, the time of the crash, a further minute's silence was observed on the wooden toll bridge overlooking Shoreham Airport and the crash site where hundreds of floral tributes have been laid in recent days. The Last Post was also played. |
| A memorial for Matt Jones, one of the first victims to be named, has been held at the same time on the seafront in his hometown of Littlehampton with balloons being released to remember the 24-year-old personal trainer. | A memorial for Matt Jones, one of the first victims to be named, has been held at the same time on the seafront in his hometown of Littlehampton with balloons being released to remember the 24-year-old personal trainer. |
| Later, at about 19:30, a candlelit vigil will be held on the Adur Ferry Bridge. | Later, at about 19:30, a candlelit vigil will be held on the Adur Ferry Bridge. |
| Those attending will be given a tea-light in a jar to place on the bridge and a book of remembrance will also be opened. | Those attending will be given a tea-light in a jar to place on the bridge and a book of remembrance will also be opened. |
| Worthing United Football Club have cancelled several matches and moved their next game to Sunday 6 September at 17:00 to allow people to pay their respects to players Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, who were killed in the crash. | Worthing United Football Club have cancelled several matches and moved their next game to Sunday 6 September at 17:00 to allow people to pay their respects to players Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, who were killed in the crash. |
| Brighton and Hove Albion are also paying tribute to Mr Grimstone, who worked as a groundsman for the club. Goalkeeper David Stockdale will wear gloves bearing names of Mr Grimstone and Mr Schilt. | Brighton and Hove Albion are also paying tribute to Mr Grimstone, who worked as a groundsman for the club. Goalkeeper David Stockdale will wear gloves bearing names of Mr Grimstone and Mr Schilt. |
| The club will also dedicate their match against Hull on 12 September to all the crash victims. | The club will also dedicate their match against Hull on 12 September to all the crash victims. |
| Chauffeur Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton, was driving his "beloved Daimler" to a wedding when the plane crashed. | Chauffeur Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton, was driving his "beloved Daimler" to a wedding when the plane crashed. |
| His family said: "He served in Cyprus and Bahrain with the UN. In his 30s he served as a police officer with Hampshire Police." | His family said: "He served in Cyprus and Bahrain with the UN. In his 30s he served as a police officer with Hampshire Police." |
| The fifth victim to be named was Mark Reeves, 53, a motorcyclist, golfer and photographer. | The fifth victim to be named was Mark Reeves, 53, a motorcyclist, golfer and photographer. |
| He had parked his motorcycle to take photos of the air show. | He had parked his motorcycle to take photos of the air show. |
| On Friday, the family of 53-year-old Tony Brightwell, from Hove confirmed him as the sixth victim to be named. | On Friday, the family of 53-year-old Tony Brightwell, from Hove confirmed him as the sixth victim to be named. |
| Having gained his private pilot's licence, he was a regular visitor to Shoreham Airport to watch planes take off and land, his family said. | Having gained his private pilot's licence, he was a regular visitor to Shoreham Airport to watch planes take off and land, his family said. |
| The sister of another missing man, Daniele Polito who was in the same car as Matt Jones has said he will always be in her family's "hearts and memories". | The sister of another missing man, Daniele Polito who was in the same car as Matt Jones has said he will always be in her family's "hearts and memories". |
| His sister Marina said on Facebook: "I know many people loved him and will miss him loads, but as long as we keep him in our hearts and memories, he will never really leave us. | His sister Marina said on Facebook: "I know many people loved him and will miss him loads, but as long as we keep him in our hearts and memories, he will never really leave us. |
| Mark Trussler, thought to have been riding his motorbike on the A27 when the plane crashed on Saturday is also missing. | Mark Trussler, thought to have been riding his motorbike on the A27 when the plane crashed on Saturday is also missing. |
| His fiancee, Giovanna Chirico, wrote on Facebook: "Yesterday my worst fears were confirmed and I lost not just my fiancé but my best friend, soul mate and sidekick. No words can describe how much all ur family and friends r going to miss u." | His fiancee, Giovanna Chirico, wrote on Facebook: "Yesterday my worst fears were confirmed and I lost not just my fiancé but my best friend, soul mate and sidekick. No words can describe how much all ur family and friends r going to miss u." |
| Sussex Police have not confirmed the deaths of either Mr Polito or Mr Trussler. | Sussex Police have not confirmed the deaths of either Mr Polito or Mr Trussler. |
| The pilot of the Hunter Hawk jet, Andy Hill, was left fighting for his life and has now been moved to a specialist hospital for treatment. | The pilot of the Hunter Hawk jet, Andy Hill, was left fighting for his life and has now been moved to a specialist hospital for treatment. |
| Air show restrictions | Air show restrictions |
| In response to the crash, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned vintage jets from carrying out "high-energy aerobatics" over land. | In response to the crash, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned vintage jets from carrying out "high-energy aerobatics" over land. |
| Mark Swann, of the CAA, said: "We have not had a major flying accident that has affected the public in this way since 1952." | Mark Swann, of the CAA, said: "We have not had a major flying accident that has affected the public in this way since 1952." |
| Then, 31 people died after a De Havilland 110 fighter disintegrated and fell into the crowd at the Farnborough Air Show. | Then, 31 people died after a De Havilland 110 fighter disintegrated and fell into the crowd at the Farnborough Air Show. |
| A host of air shows are taking place over the weekend in accordance with the new restrictions, although the CarFest event in Hampshire has cancelled its air display and a show in County Durham has been postponed. | A host of air shows are taking place over the weekend in accordance with the new restrictions, although the CarFest event in Hampshire has cancelled its air display and a show in County Durham has been postponed. |
| Other shows taking place, some with restrictions, are: | Other shows taking place, some with restrictions, are: |
| What we know so far about the air disaster | What we know so far about the air disaster |
| Who were the victims? | Who were the victims? |
| Jet restrictions announced | Jet restrictions announced |
| 'Like a bomb exploding' - eyewitness accounts | 'Like a bomb exploding' - eyewitness accounts |
| The air crash in pictures | The air crash in pictures |