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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 (37)
bobrgallegos
Great capture and POV of this beautiful Mountain and city Sig!
sharky_
Huge mountain that backgrounds the city. Nice shot. Aloha
jayfar
This is a magnificent shot Sig.
TdaC
Stunning view:)
drifterlee
Wow! Beautiful!!!!
AZBO
Terrific view-Must look wonderful on a clear day
vis151
Nice!
Cyve
Fabulous shot my friend ... great perspective also !!!
sandra46
superlative image!
flavia49
fascinating panorama
Faemike55
Fantastic and fascinating capture Sig
UVDan
Wow, that makes Pikes Peak look tiny. Nice shot!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
jocko500
very lovely place
auntietk
Wowser! What a view! I know the Andes are tall, but wow ... that's incredible!
renecyberdoc
most impressive mountain chain.
Hendesse
Fantastic view. A superb shot!
whaleman
Very nice view and shot!
UteBigSmile
Boah' das war bestimmt ein Spitzenurlaub!
farmerC
Exellent shot.
bazza
Nice shot and info on this Sig!!
Juliette.Gribnau
awesome scape and capture
gaius Online Now!
Dramatic shot and view...shall I get there one day ???
fallen21
Wonderful view, nice capture!
dakotabluemoon
Stunning capture here hon.
ontar1
A beautiful view!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nefertiabet
Wonderful image my friend!!!
tigertim
Magnificent photo.. quite spectacular!
dochtersions
So interesting to see this big and amazing view, Sigmund.
bebert
great POV