The Italian airforce put on an incredible airshow for its citizens as the country remained on lockdown with the number of viruses reaching over 21,000.

As Spain and France are set to follow the Italians into lockdown the airforce put on a show for those remaining behind closed doors.

Throughout the weekend Italians have been heard singing to each other across balconies in empty streets but not it was the turn of the countries army.

The Italian airforce gives a big emotional lift to their nation with Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma (let no one sleep)and where lyrics say venceremos(we will overcome)they have their planes dramatically facing and overpowering the single plane (virus) with their National Flag! pic.twitter.com/uL3Qv5GHmK — Kathleen (@SisKathleen) March 13, 2020

A tweet with the video said: ‘The Italian airforce gives a big emotional lift to their nation with Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma (let no one sleep)and where lyrics say venceremos(we will overcome)they have their planes dramatically facing and overpowering the single plane (virus) with their National Flag!’

It would certainly be enough to help lift your spirits as the lockdown continues.

Ireland tonight reported an extra 39 cases of the virus across the country and announced the second death in the republic.

The island of Ireland now has 163 confirmed cases.