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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 (30)
flora-crassella
fantastic image!!!!!
drifterlee
Wonderful old truck. I wonder if it still runs?
Clearbeer
Great shot !!
mickeyrony
Beauty for a safety. These trucks with two hood as Who separates to work better. You know my friend should not believe in the balance. I'll make a comment you'll deliver a lol ..... I believe that the credit belongs to the post and their freshness as. When you speak with your heart. Are you talking about the joys of your visions and not to put your piece of the Currency. Many thanks ((5 + +)) Une beautée pour sure . Ces camions avec deux hood comme Qui se sépare pour y travailler mieux . Tu sais mon ami Il ne faut pas croire à la balance . Je te fais un commentaire tu m'en remet un lol..... Je croie que le mérite appartient au post et leurs fraîcheurs comme . Quand tu parles avec ton coeur . Tu racontes les joies de tes visions et non pour remettre la monaie de ta pièce. Mille mercis ((5++))
ragouc
Cool shot....
Richardphotos
it looks like it could be rescued and restored.unfortunately the work to get a title could be a great nuisance
Umbetro38
love this capture
auntietk
Great old truck, and the brilliant Arizona light makes for fantastic shadows! You certainly stood in the right place to take this shot. The side light is perfect!
emmecielle
Interesting image! Excellent shot! :)
dragonmuse
I like the feel of this capture. Kind of a nostalgic thing. I would love to see that old beauty restored.
flaviok
Soberba captura, excelente, aplausos (5)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
bazza
Wonderful capture of this old truck. Was left where it ran out of gas maybe..
Digitaleagle
Love these old trucks, at least it has a beautiful view to look at while he grows old, awesome capture!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture, Sig! a lot of TLC and money and this truck would probably be road worthy again
bmac62
A big part of the reason I am looking forward to getting to Arizona sometime in the not too distant future is to take pictures of old, rusty cars and trucks. Great job on this one!
bkhook
Looks like he ran out of gas. Nice capture.
renecyberdoc
you name it siggy i spend 3-4 hours a day in commenting.but thats the way it goes you visit me i visit you hehehe. very nice shot.
lyron
Cool shot!!
whaleman
This looks like an excellent candidate for restoration!
farmerC
Shining shot.
junge1
I don't think anybody in this neighborhood is thinking about restoration. They are thinking about working the fields, and maybe getting this truck back into working order. Unless some money man from Scottsdale is accidentally coming this way,this truck is going to sit there a long time!
tennesseecowgirl
Looks like someone used it well while it was up and running hopefully someone can get it out and running again. Nice capture
flavia49
beautiful capture
danapommet
OK Sig! You teased us with the: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 6.3 Jaguar SS100 1965 Mckee Plymouth MKV and then you drop in the Retired Dodge truch. Nice shot. Kind of feel like I hit a brick wall. :>) Dana
bimm3d
very beautiful photo!!
Hendesse
Fantastic find and capture.
gaius Online Now!
Reminds me of hike in the desert when we suddenly ran into a wreck...great shot.
moochagoo
Love that rusty truck
debbielove
Poor thing! Rosy would renovate it! lol Cool shot with lots of atmosphere.. Well taken Sig. Rob