Shoreham Airshow Crash Marks 10th Anniversary With Memorials

The Shoreham air crash, which occurred on August 22, 2015, claimed the lives of eleven men when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet, piloted by Andrew Hill, crashed onto the busy A27 during the Shoreham Airshow. Andrew Hill, an experienced pilot, was later charged with manslaughter but found not guilty, and he maintains he has no memory of the crash. Families of the victims, such as Caroline Schilt whose son Jacob Schilt died, have formed close bonds over the years, holding annual remembrance events including private services and moments of silence. Witnesses described the crash as a horrific fireball, with emergency services responding to the scene where Hill miraculously survived after being thrown clear. The tragedy has led to tighter regulations for air shows, including stricter risk assessments, minimum height requirements, crowd protection distances, and pilot checks to prevent such incidents in the future. The 10th anniversary has been marked by local events honoring the victims and those affected by the disaster.