Shoreham Air show crash

[Husty]

Does anybody else feel like these kind of incidents appear to happen far too frequently at these air shows?

 

[Jam The Man]

I do believe that Harty is also involved with Worthing United as well. So I think you are right Edna.

He certainly used to coach one of the WU youth teams when my lad played there a decade ago

 

[Beach Hut]

Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt were the Worthing United players

RIP

 

[Soulman]

Matt Jones 24 from Littlehampton was one of the fatalities.
RIP Matt.

 

[Nottseagull]

Obviously I don't do mind reading

You don't seem to do post reading either. You were active on the thread before Westdene posted his predicament, in fact your post #118 appeared immediately after it. Actually I agreed with you about speculation surrounding the pilot, but thought Wesdene's criticism was measured. But you, you just go piling in, knowing the sensitivity of the thread. Obviously your opinion is more important than others', so you can just skip over what they say. I'm really pleased you've been banned.

Read my post's before you judge.

So, not only an absolute cretin, but a hypocrite as well.

 

[Nibble]

Genuinely shed a tear when I heard about the lives lost. Just terrible.

 

[murraymints4brighton]

Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt were the Worthing United players

RIP

Just found this out, absolutely shocking. I know Jacob fairly well, some of my mates know him even better. He has some very close friends who post on this forum. Can only offer them my sincerest condolences. Completely numb about hearing this so cannot come to terms with what they and his family are feeling right now. RIP mate.

 

[easynow]

Does anybody else feel like these kind of incidents appear to happen far too frequently at these air shows?

All rationale in regards to safety seems to vanish when it comes to air shows. Performing inverted flight, rolls, spins at low level is always going to be risky business( even more so in a 50 year old aircraft, tbh) . There's just not enough altitude to resolve any problems when things go wrong.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

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Firstly, thank you for all those who have showed concern ( too many to multi-quote ). Apologies for not being back sooner - it's been a bad night from the perspective that I've been unable to contact my children, my ex-wife or the friend she was with. Sussex Police haven't yet identified many of the dead which makes the situation even worse and so they are able to give little information.

They were camping in the New Forest so reception is poor anyway and due to circumstances earlier in the week ( long story which I may well bore you all with at a later date ) they may have extended their stay ...... which obviously is what I'm hoping.

I will post once I hear something - very hopefully positive.

Notts - thank you for the PM.

I was in a similar position for a while after 7/7 because my daughter might have been close to the Tavistock square bus, but not for as long as you have been. Trust it's all ok!!

 

[HantsSeagull]

Does anybody else feel like these kind of incidents appear to happen far too frequently at these air shows?

didn't want to post my thoughts on this given the sensitivity but definitely this. it beggars belief.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I had worried with it being local that people I knew would be affected but it's dreadful that it is this close to home. Thinking of everyone that knew Matt and Jacob and keeping everything crossed for [MENTION=1365]Westdene Seagull[/MENTION]

 

[Triggaaar]

Wow.A couple of other members criticising my comment regards the pilot.Seriously?

So this had nothing to do with pilot error?Maybe the pilot will survive and tell us there was a fault with the plane.
Maybe not.Maybe he just didn't start his loop high enough.

The reason I complained about your comment on the pilot is that I think it suggests he's likely to blame for this, which I think is an unfair accusation on someone who is fighting for his life. I think a more appropriate way to voice your opinion would be just to raise the question as to whether it was likely he was to blame. With an old jet like this, I'd imagine mechanical failure is the most likely cause (it might not be, but just what I think is most likely).

I don't know why he was doing the loop close to the dual carriageway, I don't know the routine was in the wrong place.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

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I was in a similar position for a while after 7/7 because my daughter might have been close to the Tavistock square bus, but not for as long as you have been. Trust it's all ok!!

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

Sounds like some good news amidst the bad. I'm glad things seem to be heading the best way for you and your family.

 

[Beach Hut]

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

We are all thinking of you

 

[Motogull]

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

Everything crossed here for you. 24 hours on and at least you have that information. Can't imagine what you are going though.

 

[Napier's Knee]

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

Thoughts and prayers are with you on this dreadful day

 

[Chicken Runner61]

Thoughts go out to you WS you must be going through hell with this hope all is confirmed ok soon

 

[Soulman]

Dear oh dear.
A limo driver who was going to pick up a bride for her wedding day is feared to be among the dead after the horror plane crash.
The driver, who has not been named, is thought to have been in the luxury Daimler when the Hawker Hunter smashed into it on the A27 yesterday.
The car is one of several used by wedding specialists Chariot Chauffeurs and a colleague of the driver was devastated yesterday.
Chariot Chauffeurs are based at Ringmer.

 

[Woodchip]

No definite news yet but Sussex Police don't believe a car of the model and make of my ex-wife's was involved so kind of relieving news. Also, and this will sound heartless, as victims are named pubically it reduces the chances that my children were involved ..... I can only send my heartfelt condolences to those that now know they have been affected by this accident, fingers crossed that I am not.

My thoughts and hopes are with you WS.