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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 (32)
Faemike55
What a dichotomy! we have FDR in his official vehicle, all very period and on the left side there is a woman in shorts and a T-shirt, very much out of place period-wise not to mention that this would have been scandalous to say the least... Great capture
bebert
thank you for this time travel
ZigZag321
I thought the exact same thing as Mike! Holy crap it's FDR. That is so amazing. LOL @ the scandalous thought too. Yup. Excellent shot!
junge1
I like your comment Mike. The woman in shorts is one of 1000's of spectators.
jayfar
A great combination all round, super shot.
lyron
Great image!!
bmac62
Hey, when the President returns from his final resting place to attend an airshow 67 years later, he has to expect some outrageous behavior. Knowing FDR, he'd appreciate it;-) Neat image...once again beautifully composed Sig.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
junge1
Bill, I cracked up reading your comment!
nefertiabet
Wow, tolles altes Auto!!!
auntietk
What fun! The car and the hat are perfect, and I'm sure "FDR" had a great time. :)
sandra46
SUPERB CAPTURE
flavia49
amazing shot
blinkings
Awesome.
renecyberdoc
everybody seemed to have had a good time.
virginiese
what a cool car ! Great capture of it Sig
Dreamingbee
most intersting Sig!
farmerC
Splendid shot.
dakotabluemoon
Love this awesome car very classy.
bkhook
Awesomeness. Great capture together.
debbielove
Bet you are thinking ....'Damn!' Could have been a great picture, without the mortals and that modern tow truck thing! lol The P-40 and 'Old Crow' in the background are brilliant! Even the hanger is just right!.. Still mate, its really fine work, and I'm loving the old car! lol Good one! Rob
Jean_C
Splendid car and capture!
drifterlee
Wonderful old car!
emmecielle
Wonderful image! Great capture! :)
erlandpil
Wonderful old car! agree erland
Maxidyne
Great shot. I bet this guy was really lapping up the attention.
jocko500
wow wonderful car
UteBigSmile
Tolle alte Karre von Anno dazmal!
Jay-el-Jay
A great shot of this historic vehicle.
Richardphotos
a time gone by that probably never return for a president being able to ride in an open car