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 (29)
Faemike55
This is a fabulous poster and a great capture of it. I actually thought you had started painting and display your first work.
Kratoonz
This is OUTSTANDING!
kgb224
Amazing work my friend. God bless.
Minda
wow!! this is really amazing sig... Hope ur doing ok..
bebopdlx
Cool shot of a cool poster.
blinkings
I'd love that on my wall. Sensational Sig.
starship64
What a beautiful poster! I'd love to have that on my wall.
jayfar
This is just fabulous Sig and certainly a 'keeper'.
Juliette.Gribnau
cool !
farmerC
Shining.
Cyve
Beautiful poster my friend !
ontar1
Wow, that is a great poster, fantastic find and outstanding capture!
steelrazer
Very cool poster, and I agree, an amazing find! On another note, I don't know many people who would sit that calmly while two aircraft fly that close overhead.
Syltermermaid
It looks great and I'm only glad that the war is over. So many young people died on both sides and that is not for what they are born!!! Excellent work!
nefertiabet
Wow, nice shot and wonderful vintage poster!!!
soffy
A wonderful shot of this beautiful poster**
UteBigSmile
Dieses Poster würde mir auch gut gefallen Siggi!
casmindo
Yes that would boost a pilots morale. We always are fond a pretty lady! Nice find Sig
emmecielle
Interesting poster! :)
flavia49
fabulous picture
lembrechtsart
Indeed, that is a nice bicycle ! ;) But actually, it' s a Spitfire and a Hurricane flying over this lovely lady... Peter
junge1
@Peter. Thanks for pointing this out to me!
auntietk
Great artwork!
neiwil
Always so much great artwork on display during Legends.....I've never seen this one though, thanks for finding and sharing this marvellous piece....
debbielove
:-) Yep and another fine job is on the cover of the book you could buy! As Neil says, the art on them is amazing and nothing need be added! Merlins.. Rob
e-brink
Yes, a great poster. Thanks for showing us.
drifterlee
Very beautiful work!!!!!!
danapommet
For God and country - AND the girls that we left behind!!!!!
mila_s
Cool.