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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 (29)
Faemike55
Fantastic capture!
psyoshida
Great shot!! That certainly looks like fun. Great looking plane.
danapommet
Wonderful capture of this Mustang. Looks in perfect shape. Almost looks like a Sea King in the back right corner. Dana
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
RodS
Ah, what a beauty! I just love 'Stangs! Excellent capture of this gorgeous classic!
jocko500
wonderful shot
erlandpil
Great shot erland
farmerC
Exellent shot.
renecyberdoc
looks awesomely well maintained brother favorite shot.
emmecielle
Splendid capture! :)
SIGMAWORLD
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flavia49
MAGNIFICENT!!!
annie5
Magnificent picture..great captured! :)
Hendesse
Excellent capture, looks impressive.
fredster66
Great photo!!
lyron
Great capture!!
Dreamingbee
amazing perspective and shot
auntietk
We have two P-51s here at Paine, both with invasion stripes. Come over and hang out in our driveway on a Saturday afternoon, and you can watch them fly around in circles! :)
carlx
Superb moment and photography, Sig!!!
drifterlee
Cool shot and planes!!!
sandra46
outstanding capture! perfect timing!
Richardphotos
excellent action shot
bmac62
Like the gear going up! Good one Sig:)
npauling
A lovely capture of this great looking aeroplane. BTW if you do come to New Zealand let me know in advance as I would love to meet up if possible.
debbielove
I needed say anything, need I? lol You KNOW I love this.. Excellent Sig. Rob
MagikUnicorn
COOL SHOT
Buffalo1
It's the way a Mustang should be photographed. Great action shot with interesting friends in the background!
bazza
Superb capture well done!!
junge2
Very cool, boy. What year did you take this?