An iconic Spitfire with handwritten names of health heroes will fly over hospitals in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on Saturday afternoon (July 11).
The restored Second World War fighter plane will mark the NHS' 72nd birthday - and the courage shown during the coronavirus pandemic.
It will also have 'THANK U NHS' emblazoned across its wings.
The aircraft is expected to fly over the King's Mill Hospital at 5.32pm, before passing Nottingham City Hospital at 5.36pm and then Newark Hospital at 5.42pm.
After the Nottinghamshire leg, the Spitfire will move on to Lincolnshire.
Hundreds of people have made donations to the NHS Charities Together as part of the tribute.
Maintained by the Aircraft Restoration Company, the Spitfire is due to take off from Humberside Airport at 5pm.
The route timings are estimates and subject to change during flight.
Tracy Taylor, the chief executive of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), tweeted about the Spitfire flying over the City Hospital to "thank Team NUH".
There is space for a total of 80,000 handwritten names on the Spitfire, which is usually based at the IWM Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire.
A statement on a fundraising page set up, on which people can make donations, read: "From a family member to a close friend or supportive neighbour, you can say 'thank you' for their support through the Covid-19 pandemic by nominating their name to be written upon the NHS Spitfire.
"By doing so you will also be helping to raise money for the incredible people working and volunteering within our NHS.
"There is room for 80,000 names, and, as these are added to the Spitfire, the UK will be able to watch this extraordinary visual spectacle unfold.
"A kind gesture that will donate to a great cause.
"Donation window closes on 20th September 2020.
"The aim is 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."
