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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 (36)
jayfar
Super detail and a difficult capture.
UVDan
Amazing!
Cyve
WOW ... fabtastic shoot my friend ... as always ^^
emmecielle
Exceptional capture, Sig! Great image! :)
drifterlee
Awesome shot!!!!!!
tigertim
Wicked.. an awesome shot!!
jocko500
wonderful shot and cool pov
blinkings
Fantastic Sig. I love it when I get the chance to see fighters in real life doing their stuff. As good as this or any photo/vid is, you just can't fully describe the raw power to someone who hasn't witnessed it eh!
flavia49
marvelous picture
Faemike55
Fantastic capture Sig
auntietk
What did you say? I didn't hear you!!!
bmac62
Hey Sig...like your new avatar, particularly the hat! Of course any F-15 is worth a favorite:)
Isabelle711
This is amazing. :))))))) Most excellent POV. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
lyron
cool capture!!
bazza
Wow that's one amazing shot Sig, nice going!!
renecyberdoc
yeah thats why they openened a center for audio-damages there lol,people started screaming at each other because they coiuld not hear anymore,arguments started,a riot and turmoil..............lol
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Dreamingbee
such an amazing photo Sig !!
dragonmuse
Just amazing how clear your captures are. I know how hard that is to do.. excellent.
whaleman
That's a tough shot; well done!
farmerC
Shining done.
dakotabluemoon
Oh my love this close up great shot.
ontar1
That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ragouc
cool shot.
debbielove
What a stunning shot! Once in a lifetime capture, spot on mate! Well done!!!!! Rob
erlandpil
fabtastic shoot erland
aksirp
wousshhhhhh, you was quick! great shot and object with wonderful background!
Richardphotos
very sharp detail.outstanding jet fighter
UteBigSmile
Toller neuer Avatar und Schnappschuss lieber Siggi
bebert
superb capture