The Air Show: Episode 285

It was a beautiful August day, the idyllic summers afternoon that is such a delight on the south coast of England. Around Shoreham it was busy with the normal large number of people out enjoying their Saturday, swelled by the thousands watching the annual air show.

People were happy, smiling and enjoying spending time with friends and family. And in the midst of all this joy and happiness, tragedy struck.

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