Blue Angels Fly Over USS Constitution and Tall Ships for War of 1812 Bicentennial on 4th of July [Photos]

By on Wed, Jul. 4, 2012 in Arts & Culture, Boston Harbor, Photos & Videos

Look up the air! Look out on the harbor! Wow! It was one spectacle after another on the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston during the 4th of July Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812.

The U.S. Navy’s renowned Blue Angels performed several aerial demonstrations during the USS Constitution turnaround. The Blue Angels were joined by several other military aerial performances, including formation teams, special planes and the Navy Seal “Leap Frogs” also jumped out of a plane from over 6,000 feet in the air, landing on the waterfront.

The afternoon event featured USS Constitution underway for her annual 4th of July turnaround, accompanied this year by America’s Tall Ship, the USCGC Barque Eagle.

See the show in the pictures below. Download high resolution versions of these photographs for free and order prints/products here: http://smu.gs/N9AnGr. Photos by Matt Conti.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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16 Responses to Blue Angels Fly Over USS Constitution and Tall Ships for War of 1812 Bicentennial on 4th of July [Photos]

  1. Kathleen Cook Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 8:08 am #

    Absolutely fantastic photos of the big 4th of July celebration commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812! Wow! What a great day!
    Kathleen

  2. Eileen Coppola Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 1:32 pm #

    SPECTACULAR!

  3. Leslie McVickar Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 3:38 pm #

    Wonderful!

    • David L McCoubrey Jr Fri, Jul. 6, 2012 at 8:37 pm #

      Very cool. We may check out the ships in Newport…which is the same place i saw them…36 yrs ago.

    • John Hall Mon, Jul. 16, 2012 at 4:36 pm #

      Hey Dave, thanks Leslie on info on peter Y. Yes he was a good man and a good friend played hockey with him. RIP

  4. Bobbi Smart Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 11:38 am #

    WOW!
    Guess I should closet my camera!
    Great shots!

  5. Sandra Harcourt Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 3:55 pm #

    What a wonderful event, your pictures are beautiful. Thank you

  6. Patricia Thiboutot Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 3:05 pm #

    Spectacular photos, Matt. Thank you for sharing the experience.
    Patricia Thiboutot

  7. Michele Brogan Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 9:53 pm #

    A picture is worth a thousand words. What a spectacular performance. I was privilaged to witness this from a front row seat. Sooo lucky!

    • Sandra Harcourt Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 11:31 pm #

      Great day

    • Ann Yeraco DeAgazio Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 11:52 pm #

      It was so great to spend some time with you. You go girl!

  8. Ann McCusker Thu, Jul. 5, 2012 at 7:41 pm #

    Photos are spectacular taken from a venue that is absolutely glorious. A Fourth of July to remember,
    thanks to you Matt.

    I was honored to be there to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812.

    Merci, Gratias…Ann

  9. Christine Barton Fri, Jul. 6, 2012 at 3:47 am #

    Fabulous Day – Fabulous Photos – Wow!

  10. Ruth Marchese Fri, Jul. 6, 2012 at 11:32 am #

    Great photos of great events!

  11. Adriana DeStefano Fri, Jul. 6, 2012 at 10:21 pm #

    Wow che bellissa esperienza, fantastic Matt … I’m honored.

  12. Frances Conti Tue, Jul. 10, 2012 at 12:34 pm #

    A fabulous Day and now great phots! Thank you Matt.