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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 (38)
bazza
Nice capture.. looks like it could do with som TLC, nice rugged background.. superb!!
Faemike55
Enought time, money and TLC - Oh yeah! Great shot
shadownet
Sure slap a new coat of paint on it and plug the leaks and your are open for tourist! LOL Great capture!
tpx1
nice capture!
auntietk
Looks okay to me! Hey ... it's floating, right? LOL! Great shot, my friend.
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
carlx
Fantastic place and capture!!! Love the mountain!!!
PSDuck
Even if not practicable to be salvaged, there are H'wood people who buy things like this ... to be used in a movie, then blown up (or otherwise destroyed) at the right moment in the film.
emmecielle
Wonderful shot, Sig! :)
NoelCan
Great shot.. Maybe it could be use as a Greenpeace project.. ;) (;
Alex_Antonov
Amazing!
timtripp
it sure is in a cool place.
casmindo
It is right side up and floating high but needs some attention, unlike the photo that looks real good!
artistheat
Yea it's time for a Paint Job:)...Excellent Shot,Lovely Scene
lucindawind
great shot !
flaviok
esplendida captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
flora-crassella
super Foto!!!!!
annie5
Wonderful shot Sig! :)
virginiese Online Now!
admirable landscape ! nice capture Sig !
lyron
Wonderful image!!
orig_buggy
looks like it needs a little work ..but I would take it !!
sandra46
superb shot!
frankie96
Maybe a paint job....
jocko500
wonderful shot
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous landscape!
Richardphotos
looks like the patches has patches.excellent scene and shot
Buffalo1
Lovely boat and background. She still looks in good shape!
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic view and mood.
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
gaius
Moorea ? You lucky you ! I wish I could get there and bring back beautiful photos like yours...what a nice place !