Flags outside an airfield and a council town hall are flying at half-mast in respect of the victims of the Shoreham Airshow crash at the weekend. 

The Hawker Hunter jet that crashed into traffic on the A27 on Saturday (August 22), killing 11 people, was based at North Weald airfield, which is owned by Epping Forest District Council (EFDC). 

The flags have been lowered in respect of those who have lost their life and were injured in what has been described as the deadliest air show accident in the UK since the 1952 Farnborough air show crash that killed 31 people. 

Pilot Andy Hill, was pulled from the fireball wreckage and remains unconscious in hospital in a medically induced coma.

The plane went down on the A27 after failing to come out of a 'loop-the-loop' manoeuvre.

The remains of the wreckage were lifted from the scene yesterday where it was previously anticipated the death toll would rise, however Sussex Police have confirmed it still remains at 11. 

EFDC leader Chris Whitbread, said: "I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of this tragic event and my condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those involved.

"North Weald Airfield is a close-knit community and our staff and other pilots are devastated at this news.

"We lease hangers to many plane enthusiasts who restore and maintain their specialist aircraft, such as the Hawker Hunter."

It has been reported that the Hawker Hunter was owned by petrol station owner Grahem Peacock, from Epping, who also kept a WWII Hawker Sea Fury at the North Weald airbase. 

As a result of Saturday's crash, all Hawker Hunter jets have been grounded. 

Flying displays by vintage jets will be significantly restricted and are banned from performing "high-energy aerobatics" over land at air shows, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said.

Sussex Police's assistant chief constable Steve Barry, said: "I should like to pay tribute to everyone who has been affected by this horrific and tragic incident.

"Not least, the local community who have responded magnificently, from the taxi firm who offered free lifts to the airport to those who needed to recover cars, to Brighton and Hove Albion who have generously allowed those working at the scene use of their splendid new facilities at Lancing.

"I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham, but would like to assure everyone affected by the incident that all of us working on the operation are determined that we will provide answers to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones and work as quickly as we can to complete our investigations and reopen the road."

The jet has been transported to Farnborough for examination and a finger tip search is taking place at the scene. 

The latest victim to be named by Sussex Police is Maurice Abrahams of Brighton.

The 76-year-old chauffeur was a former soldier and police officer.

His family paid tribute to him, describing him as a "well-respected and loved father and husband". 

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Also among those killed were Matt Jones, 24, a personal trainer, and footballer's Jacob Schilt, 23,and Matthew Grimstone, 23, for Worthing United.