Photos: UAE Air Force's Al Fursan fly over UAE hospitals in honour of medical staff who battle against COVID-19

The aerobatic display is an initiative of appreciation for medical teams and staff

Last updated: June 23, 2020 | 20:42

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The UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team, Al Fursan, performed in the skies over a number of the country's hospitals for three days from June 21, in an initiative of appreciation by the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces for the nation's medical teams and staff. Above: Staff at the Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai celebrate as Al Fursan team fly over the hospital.

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The initiative translates a message of gratitude by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, who has many a time appreciated the fundamental role played by the nation's doctors, nurses, paramedics, and administrative and technical staff, who are working round the clock under tough circumstances to ensure public safety and health in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Above: Staff of Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai celebrates as Al Fursan team fly over the hospital.

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Al Fursan's aerobatic display in progress above Shaikh Khalifa General Hospital in Ajman.

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Staff of Shaikh Khalifa General Hospital in Ajman wait for their performance.

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Al Fursan team perform over Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah.

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The aerobatic display above Shaikh Khalifa General Hospital in Ajman.

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Staff at Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai celebrate.

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The UAE Air Force's aerobatic display team, Al Fursan, seen in the skies over the Burj Al Arab, Dubai.

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Al Fursan team perform above Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah.

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Staff at the Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai celebrate before the UAE Air Force’s aerobatic display team fly over the hospital in an initiative of appreciation by the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces for the nation’s medical teams and staff. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Staff at the Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai celebrate as the UAE Air Force’s aerobatic display team fly over the hospital in an initiative of appreciation by the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces for the nation’s medical teams and staff. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Staff of Shaikh Khalifa General Hospital Ajman waiting for Al Fursan Air Force's UAE Team to display aerobatic over the Shaikh Khalifa General Hospital Ajman on 23 JUNE 2020 photo; Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News

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