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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 (25)
jayfar
I would love to be here to see this! Nice shot Sig.
MagikUnicorn
Beauty
drifterlee
really excellent shot!!!!!!
flavia49
fantastic picture
Faemike55
Very cool capture and beautiful vista Thank you for sharing your travels with us
auntietk
I like seeing these monuments in their context within the city. This is a terrific way to make it all a bit more real!
jocko500
lovely pov
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful place to be
whaleman
This is a nice view, the other way from what is usually seen!
renecyberdoc
extra.
farmerC
Fantastic work.
Cyve
Amazing shot and marvelous photo !
dakotabluemoon
I love seeing all of these beautiful images u are getting most wonderful shot.
ontar1
Very nice, love the pov, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
virginiese Online Now!
It looks like you had a great time in Greece !
UVDan
An inspiring photo!
Richardphotos
I love aerial views of cities and a historical one is even better
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
tigertim
Cool.. great photo, great POV!
sandra46
FANTASTIC WORK
starship64
Gorgeous shot.
rainbows
Beautiful capture, Sig. This shot was taken on my Birthday! Hugs. Di. xx
danapommet
An incredible photo and POV! Imagine this being in your backyard!
debbielove
Impressive! Amazing what History you can see... Such detail.. Rob
tennesseecowgirl
Great view of this historic area.