Speaking after the report was released, Mr Whyman's father Robin said his son used to claim he had more chance of being run over by a London bus than dying in an air accident.

He added: “His wife Alexandra was not in favour of him flying. She thought it was too dangerous. She was pregnant when the accident happened and it was very difficult for her.

“But since their second daughter was born on January 6 this year she is a changed person. The little girl is Kevin’s legacy.”

At the time of the incident presenter Evans described it as "a tragic accident".

He said: "There was a tragic accident, the result of which was that one of the pilots involved in a synchro display lost his life. Our condolences go out to his family who have been informed."

Mr Whyman, who was born in Chester, was known as Kev "Jester" Whyman to his friends in the Gnat Display Team. The team later described him as a "pilot whose enthusiasm for flying the Folland Gnat was infectious".