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)
gaius
It's not excatlu like being ther but it's a very nice way to share these moments with you.
sharky_
Interesting to see them side by side. Nice shot. Aloha
dragonmuse
Very cool capture!
erlandpil
Excellent photography! erland
debbielove
A very droolworthy shot.. I wish I could see something like that.. One day lol Well taken, excellent details Sig.. I remembered, I have seen a Raptor at the USAF Museum.. lol Yes mate, my photos are on an External but it won't (or very rarely) work on my new PC.. Its made for XP and Vista, the new PC is a Windows 8! Its basically saying go away! lol I have now managed to get all my photos onto the new PC.. They are on the external as well as a reserve.. Rob
Richardphotos
outstanding comparison Sig.only at an air show would someone see this
junge1
The tail markings on the F-22 indicate it is stationed at Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Before they got retired, the F-117s were also stationed there. Luke AFB (my home away from home - I am there daily) is scheduled to get F-35s. Can't wait.
MagikUnicorn
WAY COOOL
danapommet
A fantastic comparison my friend and a wonderful capture!