21 AUGUST 2020
NHS Spitfire visits our hospitals
A flying thank you We were treated to a fly-past from a Spitfire as a tribute to the NHS heroes who worked through the coronavirus pandemic. Crowds of people gathered as the Spitfire flew over PRH and RSH on Tuesday.
10.51am and RSH at 10.55am. The aim of the fly-past was to lift the spirits of those across the UK, many of whom are still living in some form of isolation, whilst also thanking the hospitals, communities and individuals who have been at the forefront of getting the country through the pandemic.
The former Second World War aircraft had 'Thank U NHS' painted on the underside and toured hospitals around the country while raising As the Spitfire flew past our hospitals, organisers money for NHS Charities Together. hoped it would once again embody the sense of freedom and togetherness it once did. Staff and visitors alike stood outside in the sunshine this morning to enjoy the brief fly-past of the historic aircraft. It flew past PRH at
And it seemed to do just that, with lots of you emailing Chatterbox photos of the Spitfire.