Final approach of Space Shuttle towards New York City as it passes over the Verrazano Bridge. The huge crowd began cheering as we all realized what we were seeing approaching from the distance. It was quite a sight to see the duo passing over the bridge heading our way.

The Space Shuttle Enterprise on the Final Mission. This shot was taken as it passed directly over the Statue of Liberty on 4/27/2012. (Should have used a wider angle lens for the "iconic" image I wanted)

Huge crowd at Liberty State Park, New Jersey, to view/photograph the Final Mission of the Space Shuttle Enterprise as it flew over Jersey City.

Second and final "lap" over Hudson River prior to final landing at JFK Airport. Majestic sight.....end of an era.

FInal view of Enterprise as it flew over Port Liberty near Jersey City.

Part of the huge crowd at Liberty State Park, New Jersey taking photos, cheering and clapping as the Shuttle Enterprise made its final flight leading to JFK airport landing.

6/6/2012 Space Shuttle Enterprise floating on barge North on the Hudson River towards its final resting place: The Intrepid Museum. Here it is just passing the Statue of Liberty....which had huge crowds on Liberty Island to witness this event.