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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)
Faemike55
Fantastic shot. I don't know which impresses me more the shot, which is outstanding, or the platform that it was taken on!
lyron
Very nice image!!
Iceshark39
A really stunning shot! That skyline is magnificent!
bazza
Great shot, well done..
beachzz
Amazing shot--and very familiar, having lived in Phoenix for many years.
renecyberdoc
indeed amazing.
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
farmerC
Shining work.
emmecielle
Fantastic view! Excellent shot! :)
Richardphotos
outstanding aerial shot
debbielove
Cool shot and even more so because it was taken from a Huey.. Excellently scanned, turned out well, Sig.. Rob
flavia49
fantastic panorama!!!
MrsLubner
The mountains in the distance are amazing. It has a very compelling feel to it and the flat valley below is a great contrast.
annie5
Wonderful view..great picture! :)
unstart
Beautiful!!
carlx
Looks fantastic!!!
jeroni
Fantastic colors and shadow.Wonderful photo
sandra46
GREAT IMAGE, ONE OF YOUR BEST!
jocko500
a storm indeed . cool loooking
auntietk
What a gorgeous capture! The light is stunning. Nicely done!
watapki66
Excellent shot!
psyoshida
Wow! Spectacular shot.
flaviok
Magnifica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!
dbrv6
Excellent capture. Great look at the layout of the Junction.
MagikUnicorn
Yes Big Storm!
amanda_a42
WOW, very impressive!
kasalin
A gorgeous capture !!!! 5**
jascorpio
Amazing shot!!