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 (17)
Faemike55
almost iconic actions. No doubt this was done across all flight lines no matter the country. Great capture
rawdodb
Beautiful Corsair!!!! Excellent shot !!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
auntietk
I like Mr. Casual on the grass. But wasn't it wet? One of my favorite planes, btw. (yes, I DO have a few favorites! LOL!)
RaykesPictures
Nice capture of that moment
Juliette.Gribnau
cool scene
jayfar
What a wonderful fully relaxed scene here Sig, splendid shot.
neiwil
The re-enactors really add to the 'feel' at Duxford ( and other shows I'm sure ), allowing for these great candid shots. Puts the aircraft in a context that is not possible in an enclosed museum. Wonderful shot.....
ontar1
Fantastic candid, actually a close to real life reenactment of a possible scene, outstanding capture!
Cyve
FABULOUS... Fantastic airplane and very great scene... Fantastic shot also !
taliesin86001
One of my favorite WWII fighters! You can almost hear them saying..."No s**t, so there I was..."
farmerC
Shining work.
flavia49
marvellous picture
starship64
Beautiful shot!
rachris480907
Nice capture! I think I would have asked for a ride. :)
danapommet
A very casual photo and an interesting people study. I like this POV through the guys and at the plane. Congratulations for this photo being selected for TLWIG!
debbielove
Super shot! These re-enactors act allot to the atmosphere at Duxford.. It is an actual working 'WW2' airfield and they keep it looking so... I'm glad you enjoyed it Sig... Congrat's on this being opicked for LWITG! Rob