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Here's Why Military Helicopters Will Be Flying Over Boston This Week
Residents of East Boston, Charlestown, Winthrop and Chelsea will likely see increased helicopter traffic this week.
Updated on: August 20, 2025
Military helicopters will fly over Boston as part of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebration, happening Wednesday through Sunday.
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Residents of East Boston, Charlestown, Winthrop and Chelsea will likely see increased helicopter traffic this week. The celebration will include four military helicopters flying from Logan Airport to the Boston Common in the morning and returning in the evening to display the aircraft on the Common.
Other events include public workouts with the Marines, the Quantico Marine Band and a ceremony at Fort Sewall.
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