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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 (39)
mickeyrony
And the evolution give a certain power for sure . Great pic of this evaluation my friend ((5++))
Sea_Dog
Very nice shot. Excellent illustration of the evolution of war birds. Well done
ontar1
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jayfar
What a difference 60 years makes!! Great shot Sig.
jocko500
wow bet the jet just zoom past the old plane
vis151
Nice photo!
renecyberdoc
different eras indeed.
bebopdlx
Excellent photography!
pat40
Excellent pic.
casmindo
just amazing
dochtersions
What a contrast between those two. A very good capture, Sig.
Cyve
Great contrast new/old... Stunning capture and fabulous work !!!
UVDan
What a great shot!! Wow!
nefertiabet
Tolles Foto!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
drifterlee
Old and new together!
bobrgallegos
Awesome capture with great contrast of technology between the two!
farmerC
Fantastic done.
Faemike55
Fantastic and excellent capture
flavia49
outstanding capture
Isabelle711
This is really cool. :)))))))The size comparison is amazing. :)))) Most excellent action capture my friend. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :)))
bmac62
Sixty plus years make quite a difference, don't they? Nicely captured Sig.
auntietk
I think the F-22 is going to win ... :P
tigertim
Sooo coool...
blinkings
Sensational dude. I'll be shooting some Raptors and Mustangs next month.
starship64 Online Now!
Great capture.
dakotabluemoon
Fantastic shot of these and great timing.
rockstrider
Great capture Sig!
bebert
I think this is not the same time :) This reminds me of the movie: nimitz very good capture
UteBigSmile
Ein toller Schnappschuss ist das!