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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (33)
beachzz
Amazing concept--I just saw one of those huge C-something cargo planes today, I heard it before I saw it, looked up and there it was. Just after takeoff, and right overhead--aviation still seems like a miracle sometimes!!
flora-crassella
super Foto! Das Licht ist faszinierend!!
kenwas
Excellent shot!
Ravenlady
Yeah! A very cool capture
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
JeffG7BRJ
We call it the Harrier Jump Jet in the UK Sig, it jumps up and takes off, #;0) An airplane that acts like a helicopter at times, a pretty fantastic machine and its been around for quite a while now. A concept forst born in the mid 50's and still going strong today. This magical machine has its very own web site here with a well documented history:- http://www.harrier.org.uk/ Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
tallpindo
Wow zero launch with no JATO!!
tofi
Beautiful capture........ Seems so very powerful and dangerous..... awesome colours and details in this composition! Must of been quite the earful though...!?? :)
rawdodb
A fantastic shot of a fasinating machine!!!
bronwyn_lea
This is a cool shot! I like shots of aircraft.
virginiese
wow ! I can almost hear the noise !
annie5
Very impressive..fantastic capture! :)
emmecielle
Excellent capture! :)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
pixelmeister
Very cool shot!!!
amanda_a42
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! superb shot, BRAVO!!!
Minda
amazing photo sig excellent capture..
timtripp
amazing shot sig!
Richardphotos
I was in awe when I saw the first Harrier in person doing take offs and landings.excellent shot Sig
debbielove
Great capture! Great plane! I live at Stamford, a mile from RAF Wittering. That's where a lot of the UK Harriers are based or train. Most days you see them. Very cool and dangerous aircraft! Check it's Falkland record! None shot done.. Rob.
densa
great shot my son works on f18s in fallon nv love planes thanks for sharing
icerian
Wonderful shot, uncredible technique atmosphere, Congratulation!
Miska7
Great shot!
MagikUnicorn
I like the Harrier! Superb capture
dbrv6
Nice to see the Harrier from that pov.
bmac62
Good shot here Sig...Have you noticed what I am standing next to on my homepage? The Marines were bringing two of them to the annual airshow in Kansas City until three years ago when one took off from a Taxiway against the directions from the tower...result...a severely damaged taxiway. But that aside...this is a great aircraft. Bill
Biffowitz
Nice shot, I've seen these baby's fly backwards at air shows.
moochagoo
I've seen one in Jersey (Channel Island), once. that was amazing !
lucindawind
stunning capture! I love it
e-brink
Fantastic shot of this classic plane. I have seen many of these doing their routine at air shows here.