Jury sworn in Shoreham airshow crash trial at the Old Bailey
Andy Hill, who was flying the Hawker Hunter aircraft that tragically crashed in August 2015, denies 11 charges of manslaughter by gross negligence.
Hill, of Standon Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, appeared at the Old Bailey today for the first day of his trial.
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The eleven men who lost their lives in the tragic crash were: Maurice Abrahams, 76, of Brighton, Dylan Archer, 42, of Bri ghton, Anthony Brightwell, 53, of Hove, Matthew Grimstone, 23,of Brighton, Matthew Jones, 24, of Littlehampton, James Graham Mallinson, 72, of Newick, Daniele Polito, 23, of Goring, Mark Reeves, 53,of Seaford, Jacob Schilt, 23, of Brighton, Richard Smith, 26, of Hove and Mark Trussler, 54, of Worthing.
The trial continues and is expected to last at least five weeks.
Keep an eye on our websites and Facebook page for coverage of the trial and updates from our reporter at the Old Bailey.