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Install the google earth plug in, then reopen your browser:
http://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html
Then add a location in google maps for a helicopter view (press the 3d button) - you can toggle to a straight over top view as well.
http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2011/09/helicopter-view-of-your-driving.html
Google's tour of destinations:
http://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html
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