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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 (35)
bmac62
Super shot Sig. I looked this baby up...she flew for 65 years as a sightseeing aircraft flying over the Grand Canyon. Without further research, I think that means she flew from about 1930 to 1995 doing her duty...quite a record and obviously still airworthy today.
UVDan
Such a great shot of a grand old plane!
auntietk
I like the corrugated metal and the simple, clean lines. (And those passenger windows! I like those best of all. See how they each reflect something different?) Great image!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
junge1
They had a Tri-Motor at Sky Harbor in December 1979. I had just graduated from ASU and was getting ready to go Georgia and had absolutely no money to spare. It gave rides and had the markings of an Airliner. It may have been this one. I remember the sound, kind of low -pitched, similar to the J-52!
renecyberdoc
yeah.
whaleman
I have always wanted to see one of these! Nice photo Sig!
tigertim
Super shot, great to see. 18 out of 199 is a pretty good survival rate!
farmerC
Exellent shot.
blinkings
Great. I've never seen one before.
Cyve
WOW ... Aircraft dating from time when I was a little kid... Wonderfully done my friend !!!
nefertiabet
Fantastic shot!!!
jayfar
A wonderful old plane and a super shot Sig.
dakotabluemoon
Wow what a monster this is wonderful shot hon.
Maxidyne
Looks wonderful Sig and I love the exposed engines on these.
fallen21
Awesome capture.
Faemike55
This is just too cool for words Great capture
UteBigSmile
DIESR 'VOGEL' LIEGT MIR SCHON MEHR, DA SITZT MAN NICHT SO ALLEINE DRINNE - LACH!
ontar1
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pat40
Super work,
drifterlee
Very cool old plane!
adrie
Another great capture my friend.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful Shot of this grand old plane Sig!!
flavia49
fabulous picture
sandra46
COOL SHOT
starship64 Online Now!
Great capture of a beautiful old plane.
jocko500
wow this is a cool shot
Richardphotos
I seen one in a museum years ago and actually do not remember where. I was thinking how it would be to ride in such a plane. superb capture
bebert
superb plane
ragouc
Interesting