NHS Spitfire flying over NI - here's exactly when and where you can see it
The aircraft is emblazoned with ‘Thank U NHS’ across the wings
Last updated 17th Sep 2020
A World War Two Spitfire will soar above fourteen of Northern Ireland's hospitals today and tomorrow as part of a thank you message for all NHS staff and those battling Covid-19.
People are being offered the chance to nominate names to be written on to the family-owned iconic Spitfire which takes flight to raise funds for NHS Charities Together.
From a family member to a kind neighbour, close friend or community hero, nominations are being made by the public as a way of recognising small acts of kindness.
The aim is to lift the spirits of those across the UK, whilst also thanking the hospitals, communities and individuals who have been at the forefront of getting the country through the pandemic.
In return for a donation, people's nominated name will be one of those written on the Spitfire, which has an 80,000 name capacity.
To visit the Justgiving page to make a minimum donation of £10 click here
NHS SPITFIRE SCHEDULE NORTHERN IRELAND
Thursday September 17
15.30 Takeoff from Cumbernauld Airport
16.07 Causeway Hospital - Coleraine
16.16 Altnegelvin Hospital - Derry~Londonderry
16.20 Land at City of Derry Airport
Friday September 18
10.00 Takeoff from City Of Derry Airport
10.15 Craigavon Area Hospital
10.19 Armagh Community Hospital
10.25 Daisy Hill Hospital
10.34 Downeshire Hospital
10.40 Lagan Valley Hospital
10.42 Musgrave Park Hospital
10.48 Antrim Area Hospital
10.53 Royal Victoria Hospital
10.54 Belfast City Hospital
11.00 Ulster Hospital
11.03 Ards Community Hospital
11.10 Land at Newtownards Airport