FAMILIES of the Shoreham Airshow crash victims have vowed not to rest until they get justice.

Relatives yesterday called for Andrew Hill to face criminal charges as they prepared to mark two years since their loved ones died.

They claimed industry watchdog the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and airshow organisers should also be held accountable after the vintage Hawker Hunter jet flown by Hill crashed mid-stunt into the A27 at 1.22pm on August 22, 2015.

The parents, partners, and children of the 11 men killed spoke of their torture as they continued to wait for news on the investigation, with some saying it was taking far too long.

Giovanna Chirico, the fiancée of victim Mark Trussler, suggested Hill should be jailed. The 35-year-old, of Worthing, said: “While he’s had these last two years with his family, there’s 11 families who have been without their loved ones and it’s heart breaking.”

Leslye Polito, whose son Daniele, 23, died in the crash, said she hoped the “most serious charge possible” would be brought. The 64-year-old, of Goring, added: “I would be really upset and let down by the judicial system if no charges were brought.”

Victim Maurice Abrahams’ wife Edwina said: “I think the investigation is taking too long. It should’ve been dealt with already. They are just shifting papers and they need to get on with it.”

The 62-year-old, of Woodingdean, claimed Hill should have been put behind bars a year ago, adding: “If the CAA and the airshow organisers had done their job properly he would not have been in that plane. He should never have been allowed to fly. They have wrecked my life. It’s ruined so many lives.” She said a prosecution would not “make it right”, but it would help.

Caroline Schilt, the mother of 23-year-old victim Jacob, said she feels “less and less sorry for Hill”. The 57-year-old, of Patcham, said: “When it happened, I thought something must have gone wrong with the plane. It was an accident waiting to happen with him at the controls.”

Bob Schilt, 63, said the incident was a “serious indictment” of the CAA’s regulations being “very, very slack” and “absolutely not fit for purpose.”

Sue and Phil Grimstone said they were still waiting for justice for their 23-year-old son Matthew.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch found Hill, 53, made fatal errors and was flying too low and too slow when he entered the loop-the-loop, a report published in March by the independent body said.

Its 18-month probe aimed criticism at airshow organisers for its lack of planning, failure to carry out a suitable or sufficient risk assessment and put in place safety measures to protect the public.

The CAA also came under fire for insufficient safety checks when allowing the airshow to go ahead. As a result the Government is reviewing the way the industry is regulated. The Department for Transport yesterday said it will make an announcement soon.

Sussex Police questioned Hill twice under caution. He attended voluntarily and has never been arrested. Officers are investigating him for possible manslaughter by gross negligence and are now in the process of sharing evidence with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). No-one else is being investigated.

Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert, leading the investigation, said the force was close to providing all the evidence needed to the CPS. An inquest is on hold until a decision is made on prosecution.

The CAA has twice declined to be interviewed by The Argus and yesterday said it would be “inappropriate” to comment while enquiries are ongoing. Airshow director Colin Baker said he could not comment at present so as not to prejudice any investigation and to remain respectful of the families but would in due course. Hill previously said he would not answer questions from the press.

Additional reporting by Joel Adams.