Â
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 (31)
mickeyrony
Always so magestic those planes . Thanks to share whit us all ((5++))
Richardphotos
very interesting. I had no idea that they could fly slow except the Harriers
bebopdlx
Nice shot.
renecyberdoc
saw some of these on german tv when they made a report about the uss ronald reagan.impressive.
Cyve
Fantastic shot ... I love this serie ... very very great work!!!
rockstrider
Great capture Sig!
jayfar
A lovely sight Sig.
ontar1
Cool shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this super plane!
jocko500
look like a big airshow. I need to go to one as it been years i have not gone.
farmerC
Shining shot.
moochagoo
Alays wonderful to see that
anmes
Shots of an enthusiast..very enjoyable!
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture my friend!!!
drifterlee
Very cool shot!!
blinkings
Sensational. Mt cousin fly's one.
sandra46
MARVELOUS SHOT!
Faemike55
Very cool capture
bazza
Sweet shot Sig it looks great!!
starship64
Wonderful shot. Looks like it was a great show.
UteBigSmile
Wolltest du als kleiner Junge ein Pilot werden?
erlandpil
Great capture erland
virginiese
stunning plane !
Dreamingbee
great plane shot Sig!
flavia49
fabulous shot
bmac62
Oops, I missed this one. Fine shot and love the foreground...it adds to the overall busy airshow atmosphere.
debbielove
And over flying an assortment of East European Trainers! Nice capture Sig.. Well taken... Rob
Windigo
I saw a similar demonstration at a show - He flew directly at me, stood still on end for what seemed like forever to me (8 or 12 seconds) rolled to my right and accelerated to a fantastic climb! I will never forget the power I saw that day! Great Great shots in your gallery!
danapommet
There is also some great looking planes on dispaly in this photo!