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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 (35)
AidanaWillowRaven
All of these amazing pics MUST be giving a modeler ideas ...
jayfar
A wonderful scene.
erlandpil
very good erland
nefertiabet
Ein süßes Foto mit dem Pferd und Outfit!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
dakotabluemoon
Love this capture here.
Maxidyne
Interesting reenactment and they look like they are enjoying themselves.
Faemike55
Very cool scene Great capture Sig
lyron
Splendid picture!!!
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful scene and photo !
Jean_C
Excellent shot!
bobrgallegos
A super capture Sig!!
Dreamingbee
most interesting photo Sig !! and - on time for holidays - and special my first flight - i am relaxed (because , much work , so no time for other thoughts ..) .. but be sure , the day, when we will travel to palermo - than i am much confused or or or ... ;)
farmerC
Exellent shot.
UteBigSmile
Very nice capture my friend!
flavia49
wonderful image
adrie
Beautiful view and capture my friend.
drifterlee
Very cute pony!
starship64
Great shot! All three of them look like they're ready to make friends.
tofi
A really beautifully lit scene, and seems like a day that is alive with people and things to see. A beautiful horse as well! Great view!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking to show how horses is used in the war
npauling
Everyone looks to be having a great day out here and it is always great to look back at days gone by and see how far we have come.
Isabelle711
This looks like a most interesting and exciting place. :)))))) Most excellent capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing my friend. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
debbielove
Very cool AND unusual! Don't think I've ever seen Afrika Korp reenactors.. This must be a first for me! lol And further more! A great mixture of vehicles behind, I could have fun there for sure! Rob
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE CAPTURE
psyoshida
Wonderful shot. Looks like a great turnout.
Crudelitas
Even an original Haflinger they have. Between ourselves, I like not this "bread-colored" horses particularly. As riding animals they have always had a thicker head than I am ... lol
junge1
I think these guys may be German Gebirgsjaeger (Mountain Riflemen)! This may explain the pack animal!
Richardphotos
very interesting and superb capture
carlx
Fantastic photography!!!