Air Force and Air National Guard Fly Over Hawaii in Tribute to Key Workers

Aircraft from Hawaii’s Air National Guard and the Air Force flew over the Hawaiian Islands on May 14 in a show of support for medical staff and other essential workers responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

This extended footage shows various aircraft flying over Hawaii’s main populated areas as well as medical facilities on the islands. According to the military, the flyover included “all locally based U.S. Air Force aircraft, to include a C-17 Globemaster III, a KC-135 Stratotanker and a set of F-22 Raptors.”

Compared to other states, Hawaii has been less impacted by COVID-19. According to official records, the state has 637 confirmed cases as of May 14. At least 17 people have died after contracting the coronavirus. Credit: Hawaii Air National Guard via Storyful