Coronavirus: UAE aerobatics team take to the skies to honour health care workers

Al Fursan team soared over hospitals in all seven emirates to celebrate the efforts of medics leading the fight against Covid-19

Medics wave UAE flags as they watch the Air Force's aerobatic display team fly over Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A proud healthcare worker holds the UAE flag. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team fly over Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team fly over Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team fly over Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team, Al Fursan, flies over Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. The display is part of an initiative by the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces to show appreciation for the nation's medical teams and staff at a number of hospitals. Victor Besa / The National

A healthcare worker from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City holds up a Hero poster of Dr. Salah. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Security workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Dr. Fatema Al Kaabi waves the UAE flag during the Al Fursan display. Victor Besa / The National

Healthcare workers wave the UAE flag during the display. Victor Besa / The National

Children wave the UAE flag during the Al Fursan display. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team soared across all seven emirates in three days to pay a dazzling tribute to the country's frontline health workers.

Al Fursan high-fliers zoomed over hospital sites in homage to the vital efforts of medical staff in the fight against Covid-19 from Sunday until Tuesday.

The striking message of support etched in the skies was delivered by the General Command of the Armed Forces on behalf of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, who is also Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has lauded the contribution of health care workers in the face of the pandemic, hailing them as a constant "source of pride".

The air display took in major medical facilities such as Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Kuwait Hospital in Dubai and field hospitals in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Medics waved UAE flags and gazed in awe as their dedication was celebrated in stunning style.