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Shoreham Airshow Crash: 11th Victim Named

Shoreham Airshow Crash: 11th Victim Named

The 11th and what is thought to be the final victim in the Shoreham Air Show crash has been identified.

James Graham Mallinson's name was read out at the inquest that has opened into the deaths that occurred when a vintage Hawker Hunter came down on the A27 in West Sussex on August 22.

The family of the 72-year-old retired engineer from Newick in East Sussex said he was a "caring husband and father who was dearly loved".

A statement said: "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."

Mr Mallinson joined Tannoy in the 1960s and held various posts in the electronics industry until his retirement, the statement said, adding he was a "perfectionist in everything he did".

Recently he had developed a passion in photographing vintage aircraft and was at Shoreham to capture one of the last flights of the Vulcan bomber.

"He was at the right place at the wrong time, doing what he loved best on a beautiful summer's day," his family said.

The crash happened when the Hawker Hunter jet failed to pull out of a loop-the-loop stunt and hit the busy dual carriageway next to the air show ground, exploding into a fireball.

The jet's pilot, Andrew Hill, was left in a critical condition after the crash and has since been moved to a specialist hospital for treatment.

The other victims are:

:: Daniele Polito, a father from Worthing

The sister of the 23-year-old spoke of her sense of loss in a posting on her Facebook page.

Marina Polito wrote: "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.

"I miss you loads already little (big) bro! Keep making people smile, love you always xxx."

:: Tony Brightwell, health care manager

The family of 53-year-old from Hove have paid tribute to a "kind, loving man".

The health care manager for Sussex Partnership NHS and Brighton and Hove City Council, was indulging his passion of watching planes and cycling and had been very excited about seeing one of the last flights of the Vulcan bomber.

He leaves behind fiancée Lara, daughter Gemma, sister Judy, nephew Adam, parents Barbara and Ernie, best friend Andy and a large extended family, friends and colleagues.

His fiancée said: "He was the love of my life, my soul mate and I am devastated that our plans of a life in the sun in a few years time won't now happen.

"He was a kind, loving man who always helped others and just enjoyed spending time with family and friends over a bottle of red wine.

"I watched him cycle off into the sun on his treasured Ridgeback bike to watch the airshow at Shoreham for a couple of hours, but he never came home."

:: Mark Reeves, CAD technician and motorcyclist

A statement released by Mr Reeves' family said he had gone to the airshow to combine his two hobbies - riding his motorbike and taking pictures of aircraft.

The 53-year-old grandfather, who did parachute jumps and abseiled for cancer charities, died after parking his motorbike on the outskirts of the event to take photographs of the planes.

The family statement said: "We will remember him as a gentle, loving, incredibly giving family man, husband to Wendy, father to Luke, granddad to three beautiful grand-daughters, brother to Denise and loving son of Ann and Kenneth."

:: Matthew Grimstone, goalkeeper for Worthing United FC

The 23-year-old was on his way to Worthing to play a home game against Loxwood FC at 3pm on Saturday when he was killed in the crash.

His parents Sue and Phil and brothers David and Paul called him the "kindest person you could ever meet".

Mark Sanderson, Worthing United's secretary, broke down as he described "Grimbles" as "a huge talent, quiet and reserved but a brilliant player with a huge potential to go further in the game".

:: Jacob Schilt, Worthing United FC midfielder

Mr Schilt, 23, was also killed while travelling to the game.

He was Mr Grimstone's best friend and teammate, and played a key role in the club's last season - its most successful ever.

The two pals attended Varndean School in Brighton, and left in 2008 to pursue their passion for football.

Teammates described them as "absolute gents" and said they were "devastated" by their deaths.

:: Matt Jones, personal trainer

The 24-year-old's death was announced by his "devastated" sister Becky Jones on social media.

She was initially told he had been seen by a friend on the beach, but this turned out to be a false sighting and they later discovered he was killed in the crash.

A neighbour at his family home in Littlehampton, West Sussex, said he was a "really nice bloke and will be missed".

:: Maurice Abrahams, the driver of a Daimler wedding car

The 76-year-old chauffeur from Brighton was on his way to collect a bride for her wedding service.

A statement from his family said he was a "well-respected and loved father and husband" who enjoyed driving his "beloved Daimler" and also gardening.

It added he had served in the Grenadier Guards and the Parachute Regiment and was a police officer when he was in his 30s.

:: Andy Hill, a former RAF pilot and experienced stunt flyer

The British Airways pilot somehow survived the fireball when his plane crashed into the A27, but is in a critical condition in hospital.

The 51-year-old was pulled from the wreckage and it is not known whether he activated the ejector seat during the aircraft's final moments.

Although pilot error is one possible cause of the crash, investigators are also looking at the possibility mechanical failure was to blame.