The "Thank U NHS" Spitfire will fly over hospitals in Bristol today (August 18), in tribute to NHS and key workers for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It will be flying over Southmead Hospital at 2.25pm followed by the Bristol Royal Infirmary several minutes later, before making its way to Yeovil and Taunton.
Follow live updates as the Spitfire flies over the West Country here.
The Aircraft Restoration Company is flying the plane, which took off from Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire at 10am.
Those lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the blue Spitfire will be able to see the message "Thank U NHS" written across the underside of its wings.
In the coming weeks, the aircraft, which is making a number of flypasts, is being covered with the names of 80,000 NHS heroes, family members, neighbours and friends nominated by members of the public.
People are being offered the chance to nominate the name of a loved one to be handwritten onto the plane in aid of NHS Charities together for as little as £10, with room for 80,000 names on it.
The aim of the flypasts is to lift the spirits of those across the UK, many of who are still living in some form of isolation, while also thanking the hospitals, communities and individuals who have been at the forefront of helping to get the country through the pandemic.
This Spitfire was specifically built and used for photo reconnaissance during conflict, carrying cameras instead of weapons.
It was also flown and air-raced by the famous female ATA pilot Lettice Curtis.
To donate to the NHS and nominate someone's name to be added to the Spitfire, click here.
NHS Spitfire route (Tuesday, August 18 2020):
10.00am - Duxford Airfield (Take-off)
10.15am - Kettering General Hospital NHS
10.22am - Danetre Hospital NHS - Daventry
10.26am - Hospital of St Cross NHS, Rugby
10.33am - University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS
10.40am - Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS, Birmingham
10.45am - New Cross Hospital NHS, Wolverhampton
10.51am - The Princess Royal Hospital NHS, Telford
10.55am - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
11.02am - Ludlow Community Hospital NHS
11.10am - Hereford County Hospital NHS
11.17am - Worcester Royal Hospital NHS
11.25am - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cheltenham
11.30am - Gloucester Royal Hospital NHS
11.35am - Cotswold Airport, Kemble (Land)
2.00pm - Cotswold Airport, Kemble (Take-off)
2.05pm - Great Western Hospital NHS - Swindon
2.12pm - Chippenham Community Hospital NHS
2.16pm - Trowbridge Community Hospital NHS
2.20pm - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
2.25pm - Southmead Hospital - North Bristol NHS Trust
2.27pm - Bristol Royal Infirmary NHS
2.38pm - Yeovil District Hospital NHS
2.45pm - Musgrove Park Hospital NHS - Taunton
2.53pm - Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS - Wonford
3.05pm - North Devon District Hospital NHS - Barnstaple
3.18pm - Morriston Hospital NHS - Swansea
3.30pm - University Hospital of Wales NHS - Cardiff
3.35pm - Royal Gwent Hospital NHS - Newport
3.40pm - Chepstow Community Hospital NHS
3.50pm - Cotswold Airport, Kemble (Land)
5.00pm - Great Western Hospital NHS - Swindon - on the way back to Duxford
