Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Laurel Rosen, with Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson presents Santa Monica Fire Captain Matt Norris the 2012 Inspirational Heroes Award during Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's  18th Annual New Heroes Celebration at JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot on Monday, September 24, 2012. The event is held to welcome new educators, police officers, and firefighters to the Santa Monica community.

Santa Monica Pier Maintenance Employee Eric Broeske install a plaque for William Bollinger during a dedication ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, September 21, 2012. Bollinger was the Pier Maintenance Supervisor. He passed away earlier this year.

A family admires Museum of Flying's 1947 Boeing Stearman PT-17 during Santa Monica Airport's second annual Open House on Saturday, September 22, 2012.The open house featured self-guided tour of the campus, the largest single open space in the city of Santa Monica, with stops at the Museum of Flying, vintage aircraft displays, an art exhibition at the Santa Monica Art Studios, the Santa Monica Airport Observation Decks, mini -bus tours of the airfield; restaurants, and the Airport Park recreational area.

Six vintage World War II planes flown by pilots from the Condor Squadron of Van Nuys fly above Santa Monica on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The Condor Squadron was founded in 1965 by aviation enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the memory of those who have served the nation over the years. Memorial flights in restored North American aircraft originally flown during World War II are among the group's primary activities that also include parade appearances.

Christian Street Preacher Isidro Mendoza proselytizes at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, Aug 19, 2012.

Nuisance Technician Eman Medina from Orkin installs a birdwire atop of a light post at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Birdwire is a cost effective bird control system against pigeons and seagulls. Birdwire bird deterrent is approved by federal, state and foreign governments and historical preservation groups world-wide as a discreet architectural bird control product.

Annie Hartl and Eric Floen dance the Lindy Hop during Santa Monica History Museum's Gala Tribute Dinner at Casa Del Mar on Friday, September 21, 2012.

Space Shuttle Endeavour - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

The Space Shuttle Endeavour flies 1500 feet above Santa Monica  atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft  while being escorted by two F/A-18 chase planes during  its final ferry flight on Friday, September 21, 2012.