PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds completed a flyover of the greater Philadelphia area to remind healthcare professionals that members of the military are still the only heroes America needs.

The demonstration, which occurred around 2 p.m., left Philadelphians completely underwhelmed and confused about the utility of having warplanes fly over a city battling a pandemic.

“I really forgot about the virus for the 20 seconds I saw the planes, but I spent the other 23 hours 59 minutes and 40 seconds of my day racked with fear over my health and livelihood,” said Elliot Markos, a local resident.

City officials were disappointed to see the large crowds that gathered to watch the demonstration. Many health experts expressed concern that the flyover would inadvertently lead to additional cases just as the city appeared to be slowing the spread of the virus.