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Shoreham Air Crash: Three More Victims Named

Shoreham Air Crash: Three More Victims Named

Three more victims of the Shoreham Air Show disaster have been named by Sussex Police.

Richard Smith and Dylan Archer were cycling to meet a friend for a bike ride when they were killed in the plane crash.

Mark Trussler had headed to Shoreham on his motorbike to see the Vulcan's final flight.

Mr Smith was described as a "lively, good humoured 26-year-old" who worked in marketing and web development.

His family added: "Richard's passions in life were for his family, friends and his beloved bikes. His boundless enthusiasm was infectious. He was a truly wonderful, caring and loving person.

"He leaves behind his partner Victoria, his parents Julie and Jonathan, and two much-loved brothers William and Edward. He will be so sorely missed by all who knew him."

His friend, Dylan Archer, was 42 years old and had forged a career as a well-respected IT consultant and company director.

At the time of the crash, he was heading to one of his favourite cycle routes.

Mr Archer's relatives added: "Dylan was a kind and loving father, partner, brother, grandson and friend. His dry humour and generous nature will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

"He leaves behind Alice, his partner of 17 years, their two sons aged 15 and 12, his sister Ruth and two-year-old niece. He was adored by them all."

Mr Trussler, the third man to be named on Sunday, was a father to six children.

The 54-year-old's fiancee, Giovanna Chirico, said: "It was a nice day and I text him when the flight was due. He replied saying I should get the kids ready so we could take them out to lunch on his return.

"I said I loved him and he replied 'I love you too, forever.' I didn't hear from him again.

"He was an amazing dad who had a passion for motorbikes and rugby. He would do anything for his kids and they couldn't have asked for a better dad. He loved all his family. He was happy-go-lucky and if you were down he would cheer you up.

"We are going to miss him terribly."

On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of people fell silent exactly one week on from the disaster, which claimed 11 lives.

Well-wishers gathered at a wooden toll bridge near the crash site, with bugles sounded before the silence was observed.

Mourners on the bridge wept during the short period of quiet.

Firefighters in Shoreham also stood to attention outside their station to remember the victims.

Ten people have now been identified and named.