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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)
alessimarco
A cool copter!! Nice shot!
renecyberdoc
i agree with marco, fine bird.
flaviok
Magnifica captura meu amigo, excelente, aplausos (5)
bazza
Definitely a fine Bird and capture... well done!!
ysvry
great foto, can this machine kill civilians like we saw in the wiki leaks movie? :P
erlandpil
Cool shot erland
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
whaleman
Impressive chopper & great shot!
lior
Excellent capture!
greensleeves81
Do steel muscles get old? It is still lethal. Great shot!
icerian
It is a long time I saw your gallery. This is very impressive capture. Well done!
flavia49
wonderful!! the reflexions are fantastic!!
tennesseecowgirl
You have such an amazing photo collection.. great to see this one. And I am impressed how you always know or you have included the dates. Great job.
farmerC
Shining shot.
Sea_Dog
Great shot the Sea Sprite had a distinguished career in the US Navy and it's nice to see she's still an attention getter.
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Sig!
unstart
Great shot!
emmecielle
Splendid shot! :)
drifterlee
really cool helicopter and shot!!
drifterlee
really cool helicopter and shot!!
drifterlee
really cool helicopter and shot!!
drifterlee
really cool helicopter and shot!!
watapki66
Great shot!
npauling
A very impressive capture.
carlx
Cool and powerful copter!!!
Alex_Antonov
Wonderful!
debbielove
Thanks for this one.. Not overly familiar with this helo.. Although I do know it.. So grateful.. And for the history rundown! good one Sig.. Rob
Richardphotos
excellent helicopter shot.
Umbetro38
very finely implemented, with beautiful work feeling
dbrv6
Excellent capture! Great details - all the complex workings of the rotor assymbaly.