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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 (29)
Faemike55
I see the flames! this is one hot bird Great capture
MagikUnicorn
SUPERB
Isabelle711
Oh my goodness you can really see the flames. :))) This is a most awesome image. :))) Amazing in details. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
blinkings
Niiiice!
renecyberdoc
awesome.fantastic.impressive.
Briney
Gee, a lot has changed with "stealth" hasn't it- gone are all those hardpoints, bulges and bumps... you even caught the engine flare too. Great photo.
bmac62
Oh, boy. F-15s are among my favorites...they are MEGA loud:) Nice shot, after burners and all. Quick video taken same time, same place: Click Here
jayfar
Magnificent capture Sig.
tigertim
Yep, an excellent capture, Sig... great viewing.
whaleman
Cool!
UteBigSmile
Ein rasanter Schnappschuss!
Cyve
Another beautiful shoot ... great Work here !!!
ragouc
Cool shot
Richardphotos
I have not seen an air show in many years. outstanding action capture Sig
junge1
To see it in motion and hear it check out Bill's (bmac62) video clip. It provides something a still cannot!
adrie
Great capture Sig.
ontar1
That is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jocko500
wonderful looking
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!
farmerC
Shining shot.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
UVDan
Can we count some shock diamonds in there? Fantastic shot!
starship64
Wonderful shot.
vis151
excellent!
bebert
excellent capture
flavia49
wonderful picture
debbielove
Ultra cool AND very VERY very noisy shot! Ear muffs out guys! lol Nice one Sig! Rob
Buffalo1
Afterburners cookin' and heading up!
danapommet
No blur - super photo!