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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 (28)
Richardphotos
very nice capture Sig
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
jayfar
Great capture and a chance to get up close and personal.
Razor42
Cool capture!
nefertiabet
Fantastisches Foto!!!
dakotabluemoon
Fantastic shot and view.
Maxidyne
Great line up Yellow suits this aircraft well.
bebert
nice plane, superb POV
crunch01
great of a great trainer
renecyberdoc
fine birdies.
Faemike55
Fantastic capture Sig wonderful POV
pat40
Great pic.
UteBigSmile
Das muss ja eine tolle Ausstellung gewesen sein!
MrsLubner
I'm not really familiar with planes of any sort other than they have motors, tails and a place to sit and drive them. But I am fascinated by the placement of the wings on this thing. I would not expect it so far to the rear near the tail. What a lovely small plane!
bobrgallegos
Super capture and great POV of these very cool planes!
rachris480907
Love the perspective! Fantastic shot!
flavia49
fabulous picture and POV
jocko500
cool
npauling
These planes certainly drew the crowds to see them. An excellent clear capture.
auntietk
Your pov is perfect. What a shot! I read PK's comment and had to look back at the picture again ... I see what she sees! :) The foreshortened view fools the eye.
bmac62
Great shot showing the old style "greenhouses"...all those sliding sections of cockpit glass. These birds were around for a lot of WWII pilots to learn in...
debbielove
I'm so envious of those people being able to get so close! The trust is so refreshing.. Its great to see! Neil and I PAID for Gold tickets to get a 'flightline' walk.. But you still could not get near the aircraft! Its like they assume you'll break them first and leave them alone after! No trust at all..... Now, in the old days.. ....... lol Great shot, thanks mate! Rob
junge1
When we go to the Reno Airraces, we usually pay on Saturday to get into the pit area. It not only allows you to get up close, the people that work on the aircraft (or own them) actually answer questions - if they are not too busy. Sort of like the Rolex Series Sports Cars. Up close - its fantastic. It must be frustrating for a fan like you and Neil to be kept at a distance.
Dreamingbee
super photo Sig .. !
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
lyron
Very nice picture!!
danapommet
I love this shot and POV! Of all tha carrirs that I served on - I only saw one of these SNJs land on a flight deck!