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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..
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Comments (27)
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
WAY COOL GREAT SHOT
Flixthe
Je n'avais encore jamais vu cette partie de l'appareil, alors merci.
renecyberdoc
impressive bird.
bmac62
This image reminds me that time flies too. 1997 for the YF-22 Raptor...13 years ago already. I like this because this is such a unique POV. I've never had a good look at the vectored exhaust-thrust nozzles before. Thanks Sig.
densa
wonderful shot my son works on f18 fighter jets in fallon nv so i got a chance to see one unbelievable
farmerC
Shining work.
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
annie5
Impressive shot..thanks for sharing! :)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture! go-fast-now!!!!!
drifterlee
Awesome shot!
watapki66
Great shot!
Minda
wow! sig This is amzing shot...
casmindo
really nice
dbrv6
Thats a pov!
danapommet
Bill's spot on for this POV and a chance for a look at that vectored exhaust thrust nozzles. I ZOOMed Sig - super scan. Dana
YARDOBE
....too bad it was a huge waste of time and money....this baby could fly and un-fly at the same time....plus, plug your six from miles away without you knowing...great shot!
bazza
Nice shot Sig well captured..
lior
Excellent capture!
carlx
Powerful POV and capture!!!
auntietk
I love all the sharp angles and edges. Nice capture!
unstart
A beautiful shot!!
Dreamingbee
great view and shot
flavia49
Fabulous image!!! marvelous POV!! Flavia & Sandra Comments are both from Flavia49 and Sandra46. That's because we have just one free connection in the hotel!!!!! We are enjoing ourselves very much!!
Valentin
Excellent shot. There is always a certain fascination with old jets.
Alex_Antonov
Amazing!
debbielove
Very cool.. Nice picture have to say.. Great of course with that rare item in the UK, the sun! There is an article I spotted in a magazine about official tests the RAF and the new Typhoon and the Raptor did.. (As they do...) They would release the results.... Mmmmmmm! Makes you wonder.. Is it as good?) I have seen the Typhoon in full aerobatic mode and boy! But not a Raptor....yet! lol So... Are they actually THAT close.. Great picture.. Rob
bebert
impressionnant