ARGUS readers have paid their respects to the Shoreham Airshow crash victims on the seven-year anniversary of the disaster.

After The Argus posted on Facebook remembering the victims more than 100 people sent condolences to the families.

The wave of tributes comes as Sussex marks the day on which a vintage plane crashed into the A27

Some of the commenters described watching the disaster unfold in 2015.

Sue O’Brien said: “I was there that day and will never forget the silence that fell just after the explosion.

"This has brought a tear to my eyes today so sad for all the families involved”.

While Charles Alexandra Rowbotham said: “It happened 20 feet in front of my car, never been so traumatised in my life”.

The crash, the most fatal air show accident since 1952, has left a lasting effect on the people of Sussex.

Lorna Atkins said: “I remember this day very well.

"I was driving back from Essex, a journey I've done hundreds of times and always leave by a certain time when at the last minute I changed my plans to see an old friend.

"There's no doubt in my mind I was being looked after that day otherwise I would have been at that junction to either witness it or be involved in it”.

Helen Eyre said: “I think of this tragedy every time I travel through those crossroads and especially thinking of all those families today”.

And Pat Dello commented: “Fire service and ambulance service were incredible.

"So sad.”

Many of the comments chose to remember particular victims of the crash including Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt who died at just 23.

The loss of the pair, who were on their way to play for local football club Worthing United, particularly affected the football community.

Matthew had worked at Brighton and Hove Albion FC for seven years while Jacob had been a talented footballer who had played in a number of charity football matches.

Jamie William commented: “RIP Matt and Jacob and all those we lost seven years ago today.

"Will never ever forget you, thoughts and prayers with the families today and in this year of the inquest ”.

An inquest into the deaths is due to take place later this year as the families of the victims seek answers for their deaths.

Jan Wright said: “Such a tragic thing to happen.

"Sadly it’s one of those awful happenings when you can remember where you were when the news started coming through.

"Thinking of the families today”.

Eleven men lost their lives in the disaster, with many of the victims on their way to take photographs of the airshow including Graham Mallinson, 72, and Mark Reeves, 53.

Mark, a keen motorcyclist, was described in a statement by his family as “a gentle, loving, incredibly giving family man".

Mark Trussler was also thought to have been riding his bike at the time of the crash. The 54-year-old had been going to the airshow to watch the last flight of the Vulcan bomber.

Other victims, also from Brighton, were Dylan Archer and Richard Smith.

Richard, 26, had lived in Hove for two years while working as a marketing and web developer. He was described by his family as a caring person with a passion for cycling.

Tony Brightwell, 53, was also a keen cyclist as well as a pilot having learned to fly at Shoreham airfield.

He was an avid aircraft enthusiast and had been cycling to watch the airshow.

Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Rottingdean also died in the tragedy. The chauffeur was on his way to pick up a bride for her wedding.

Maurice served as a member of the Grenadier Guards and the Parachute Regiment and was a police officer with Hampshire Police until he retired.

Matt Jones, 24, and Daniele Polito, 23, were both killed - they were in a car together.

The thoughts of everyone at The Argus are with the families, friends and loved ones of the victims.