Cockpit camera shows 'no abnormalities' with Shoreham crash plane

Footage from cockpit cameras in the jet which crashed during the Shoreham airshow killing 11 people revealed there were "no abnormal indications" during the flight.

The initial report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) released on Friday added that the aircraft "appeared to be responding to the pilot's control inputs".

The wreckage of the Hawker Hunter jet is still being examined by air accident investigators in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Eleven people were killed when the plane crashed on to the A27 in West Sussex during the Shoreham Airshow on August 22.

The vintage jet was attempting to conduct a loop-the-loop stunt but failed to pull out of the move.

Pilot Andy Hill was described as being in "good spirits" and "looking forward to the flight" prior to take-off. The weather was good and safety checks had been completed.

The report detailed how on impact the aircraft broke into four main pieces with part of the jet landing in a tree near to the main wreckage.

Mr Hill was thrown clear from the cockpit. He sustained serious injuries.

The AAIB said it was unclear whether the pilot had initiated his ejection.

Most of the wreckage has been removed, but efforts are ongoing to recover smaller parts of debris from the crash scene.

A coroner opened the inquest into the Shoreham air disaster today and said she will hold a "full and fearless inquiry" into the tragedy.

Opening the inquest at the County Hall North in Horsham, West Sussex, senior coroner, Penelope Schofield, confirmed the names of the 11 victims of the August 22 crash and led a minute's silence.

As inquiries continue by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, Ms Schofield adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed.

A pre-inquest review will be held on March 22 and Ms Schofield said she would provisionally set the full inquest into all the deaths next June.

The family of Graham Mallinson, who died at the Shoreham air crash while watching the airshow from the A27, has issued the following tribute.

Mr Mallinson, was a 72-year-old retired engineer from Newick in East Sussex was a passionate steam railway enthusiast and brilliant photographer.

"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."Educated at Dulwich College, he joined Tannoy in the 1960s - moving on to hold various posts in the electronics industry until his retirement. As a highly respected engineer, he was a perfectionist in everything he did and this carried through into his private life, including photography.

"He was a life member and active volunteer of the Bluebell Railway, contributing a wealth of knowledge and experience over many years.

"More recently he developed an interest in photographing vintage aircraft and was at Shoreham to capture one of the last flights of the Vulcan bomber.

"He loved driving and covered thousands of miles throughout the UK- from the Scottish Highlands to the West Country - in his pursuit of steam.His hobby also took him overseas to South Africa as well as Ireland, Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.

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

James Graham Mallinson is the 11th person to be named as a victim of the Shoreham air crash, ITV News' Peter Smith reports.

The family of Richard Smith, who was on his way to a bike ride with cyclist friend Dylan Archer when the crash happened, have paid tribute to a "truly wonderful" man.

"Richard was a lively, good humoured 26-year-old. His 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."

Smith, originally from Buckinghamshire, moved to Hove two years ago. He worked in marketing and web development at an independent company providing advice to the cycling industry.

The family of Dylan Archer, a cyclist who died along with his friend Richard Smith at the Shoreham air crash, have paid tribute to a "kind and loving father".

On Saturday 22 August, Dylan, 42, was on a cycle ride with his friend Richard Smith on the bike that he loved and made himself.

They said: "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.

"Dylan was a trusted and respected IT consultant, co-founder and Director of a Brighton IT company.

"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."

Dylan, who grew up in the Midlands was said to have had a lifelong passion for bikes and cars. After moving to Brighton, he spent many occasions cycling in the South Downs- where he would headed on the day of the accident.

The family of 54-year-old Mark Trussler from Worthing, who died in the Shoreham air crash, say he was a loving "family man."

Mark, a window cleaner, had taken his motorbike for a spin to Shoreham as he wanted to see the last flight of the Vulcan.

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."

Mark was a much-loved son, dad, fiance, brother and cousin. He has six children Samantha, Kaitlin, and Luke, 12, Mia, 10, Sophia, three, and two-year-old Alicia.

In paying tribute to her father Samatha Hollis said: "My Dad was my best friend and the best father anyone could ask for. He would always make me laugh with his silly jokes. I will painfully miss him every day. I am very proud to be his daughter; he was loved by so many."

The A27 near Shoreham, West Sussex, where a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed last Saturday, killing 11 people, has partially reopened for the first time since the disaster.

Two lanes have been opened on the eastbound carriageway towards Brighton, along with one lane on the westbound carriageway, Sussex Police said.

The other westbound lane remains closed while investigators continue to work on the verge. A 40mph speed limit has been imposed, police added.

The partial reopening comes a day after thousands of people from communities touched by the crash gathered at memorial events.

Hundreds of people have placed candles to create a "bridge of light" spanning the centre of Shoreham in memory of the victims of last week's air crash.

A series of events have taken place throughout the day, as ITV News correspondent Martha Fairlie reports.

A minute's silence was observed at 1.20pm, the time last Saturday when the vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed on the busy A27 in West Sussex, and a mass balloon release was held in Littlehampton.

The disaster happened as the 1950s plane failed to pull out of a loop-the-loop stunt during the Shoreham Airshow before crashing, exploding into a fireball