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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 (24)
Cyve
Fantastic capture... Outstandingly captured !
Faemike55
Very cool photo and explanation
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
tigertim
Interesting photo, and interesting explanation for the padding between the tracks... I guess the polies have to be able to hear themselves think!
UVDan
Nice shot of what looks like a rather dismal place. I thank God I do not live in an inner city area.
ArtistKimberly
Great Capture,
jocko500
this is good with the train and the buildings like they are.
auntietk
I like the repetition of the number plates and the lights, as well as tracks, windows, support pylons, and diagonals. A wonderful shot!
SunriseGirl
Great photo and I love the info. Thanks for sharing
bebopdlx
Well photographed.
whaleman
Very interesting shot to me!
starship64 Online Now!
Wonderful shot!
jayfar
This is a super POV and a great picture Sig.
farmerC
Shining shot.
giulband
excellent shot!!!!
dakotabluemoon
This is a very interesting shot my friend love the BG also.
Rob2753
Great shot and good info too :)
drifterlee
I really like this shot. That's a beautiful museum!
flavia49
excellent shot
Richardphotos
of course the normal people have to live with the noise, but not politicians.heaven forbid!!
erlandpil
Great Capture erland
emmecielle
Excellent capture! :)
danapommet
Germany does have an excellent transportation system - auto and rail. I also like the close-up view of the Bode Museum!
debbielove
Perfect shot and thanks! Brilliant info explaining stuff I never knew.. Well posted mate! Rob