The fighter jet that crashed onto a busy road in England today took part in three separate air shows in Ireland last month.
Over 150,000 saw the Hawker Hunter when it took part in the Shannon Air Display on July 18th and the Bray Air Spectacular on the following day.
A week later, the 60-year-old jet flew again at the Foynes Air Show in Limerick.
Tragedy struck this afternoon however when seven people were killed after the former RAF jet crashed onto the A27 outside the boundary of Shoreham Airport in West Sussex.
One person, believed to be the pilot, is reported to be in a critical condition in hospital while 14 others have also been injured.
The jet, which had been taking part in the Royal Air Force Association Shoreham Airshow, was completing a loop manoeuvre when it crashed in a fireball onto the busy road.
The Hawker Hunter was initially used as the RAF’s main air defence fighter and also served in ground attack, photo reconnaissance and training roles with both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
The plane that crashed today had been active on the display circuit for many years.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the plan is registered to a company in Great Canfield, Essex.