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Shoreham air crash: last unidentified victim named Shoreham air crash: last unidentified victim named
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The identity of the last remaining unnamed victim of the Shoreham airshow crash has been revealed as an inquest into the tragedy got under way.The identity of the last remaining unnamed victim of the Shoreham airshow crash has been revealed as an inquest into the tragedy got under way.
James Mallinson, 72, from Newick in East Sussex, is the 11th person to be named as killed in the crash on 22 August – the UK’s worst airshow disaster for a generation.James Mallinson, 72, from Newick in East Sussex, is the 11th person to be named as killed in the crash on 22 August – the UK’s worst airshow disaster for a generation.
Related: Shoreham airshow disaster: the 11 victims
Mallinson, a retired engineer and widower who was known by his middle name Graham, had parked his car and walked half a mile to watch one of the last flights of the Vulcan bomber.Mallinson, a retired engineer and widower who was known by his middle name Graham, had parked his car and walked half a mile to watch one of the last flights of the Vulcan bomber.
A life member and active volunteer of the Bluebell Railway in East Sussex, Mallinson had recently developed an interest in photographing vintage aircraft. His family said: “He was at the right place at the wrong time, doing what he loved best on a beautiful summer’s day.A life member and active volunteer of the Bluebell Railway in East Sussex, Mallinson had recently developed an interest in photographing vintage aircraft. His family said: “He was at the right place at the wrong time, doing what he loved best on a beautiful summer’s day.
“He was the kindest and most generous man, who regularly gave his time to help others. Always loyal and reliable, he was a private and loving family man with a great sense of humour.“He was the kindest and most generous man, who regularly gave his time to help others. Always loyal and reliable, he was a private and loving family man with a great sense of humour.
“A very caring husband and father who was dearly loved, he will be very sorely missed by all his family and the wide circle of friends who had the good fortune to know him.”“A very caring husband and father who was dearly loved, he will be very sorely missed by all his family and the wide circle of friends who had the good fortune to know him.”
Mallinson and 10 others died when a 1950s Hawker Hunter jet plummeted on to the A27 after it failed to pull out of a loop-the-loop stunt.Mallinson and 10 others died when a 1950s Hawker Hunter jet plummeted on to the A27 after it failed to pull out of a loop-the-loop stunt.
The names of the dead were read out at the opening of the inquest in Horsham, West Sussex, on Wednesday. Coroner Penny Schofield then called for a minute’s silence, describing the tragedy as “the single largest loss of life within my jurisdiction since taking office”.The names of the dead were read out at the opening of the inquest in Horsham, West Sussex, on Wednesday. Coroner Penny Schofield then called for a minute’s silence, describing the tragedy as “the single largest loss of life within my jurisdiction since taking office”.
DCI Carwyn Hughes, from Sussex police, read out the cause of death of each victim as determined by forensic pathologist Dr Mike Biggs. Most died as a result of blunt force trauma.DCI Carwyn Hughes, from Sussex police, read out the cause of death of each victim as determined by forensic pathologist Dr Mike Biggs. Most died as a result of blunt force trauma.
Schofield then adjourned the inquests with the intention that they will be held in June next year. She promised the families of the deceased “a full and fearless inquiry as the law requires but, as you can imagine, this will take time for the various agencies to report to me”.Schofield then adjourned the inquests with the intention that they will be held in June next year. She promised the families of the deceased “a full and fearless inquiry as the law requires but, as you can imagine, this will take time for the various agencies to report to me”.
She acknowledged the pain felt by the families, friends of the deceased and the local community. “Many people have been affected by the tragic events on 22 August 2015 and my thoughts are primarily with the families,” she said.She acknowledged the pain felt by the families, friends of the deceased and the local community. “Many people have been affected by the tragic events on 22 August 2015 and my thoughts are primarily with the families,” she said.
Many of the families of the deceased attended but none spoke during the 30-minute hearing. Others were represented by their police family liaison officers.Many of the families of the deceased attended but none spoke during the 30-minute hearing. Others were represented by their police family liaison officers.
The other victims, who had already been named, are: personal trainer Matt Jones, 24, from Littlehampton; Worthing United footballers Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23 and from Brighton; wedding chauffeur Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Woodingdean, East Sussex; window cleaner Mark Trussler, 54, from Worthing; Daniele Polito, 23, from Worthing; design technician Mark Reeves, 53, from Seaford, East Sussex; healthcare manager Tony Brightwell, 53, from Hove; IT consultant Dylan Archer, 42, from Brighton; and web developer Richard Smith, 23, from Hove.The other victims, who had already been named, are: personal trainer Matt Jones, 24, from Littlehampton; Worthing United footballers Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23 and from Brighton; wedding chauffeur Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Woodingdean, East Sussex; window cleaner Mark Trussler, 54, from Worthing; Daniele Polito, 23, from Worthing; design technician Mark Reeves, 53, from Seaford, East Sussex; healthcare manager Tony Brightwell, 53, from Hove; IT consultant Dylan Archer, 42, from Brighton; and web developer Richard Smith, 23, from Hove.
Removal of their remains from the A27 was completed just over a week ago after a painstaking operation, hampered by heavy rain and strong winds, involving workers from more than 20 agencies and a CT scanner. The road partially reopened on Sunday, eight days after the crash.Removal of their remains from the A27 was completed just over a week ago after a painstaking operation, hampered by heavy rain and strong winds, involving workers from more than 20 agencies and a CT scanner. The road partially reopened on Sunday, eight days after the crash.
The formal identification process involved a large team of specialists, including forensic scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, odontologists and pathologists.The formal identification process involved a large team of specialists, including forensic scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, odontologists and pathologists.
Most of the victims were travelling on the A27 when killed, although three of them were intending to view the show and at least one – Reeves – was watching from the side of the road at the time of the crash.Most of the victims were travelling on the A27 when killed, although three of them were intending to view the show and at least one – Reeves – was watching from the side of the road at the time of the crash.
The pilot, Andy Hill, remains in a critical but stable condition in an unnamed specialist hospital.The pilot, Andy Hill, remains in a critical but stable condition in an unnamed specialist hospital.