Hi, this is a beautiful album with great action photography. Thanks for sharing this historical picture story. Thank you too for your visit. Best wishes,Henri and Josee.

said haneveercoremanssh... 1 months 1 days ago

Fantastic tribute! Thank you for sharing!

said stacyhamilton 2008.03.08 at 20:50:56 PST

This is a very thought provoking album. While the photos are great and we know how the war came out - it is very saddening to see that many men gave their lives for their country. I have a family member stationed aboard an aircraft carrier now. They just went through the Suez Canal and are headed for the Arabian Gulf. I am told that most of the people aboard the carrier can't wait to get there. They are going because they want to. How different from WWII when only some were volunteers. Back to your album - it is very impressive. Thanks for putting it up for public view. - DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 2006.11.01 at 14:08:57 PST

Mr. Plum, Thank you for posting these photos. After more than 20 years I finally received my fathers WWII belongings. Among these is a copy of "The Escort Carriers in Action" USS Makin Island. I treasure this book and the memory of all who serve and have served our country.

said carterhome 2006.01.25 at 19:37:30 PST

Hello Mr. Plum, I have just downloaded two of your photos, "Re-fueling" and "Burial at sea". One is dramatic and the other is very touching. Thank you for sharing this album and your memories.

said iijoki 2006.01.06 at 06:15:08 PST

Although WWII was before my time, I do realize it is due to you and the other great men and women in the service of our country who have made it possible for me, and my generation, to have the life we have had. Many Thanks to each and every one.

said leesepullen 2005.09.18 at 17:22:21 PDT

Art, I am coordination the USS Altamaha Reunion for this Oct. and would like to know if it is possible to get copies of any of your photographs? You can contact me at arth@lifelinkfound.org. Art Heinrichs

said flahorselover 2005.08.12 at 10:19:46 PDT

MY DAD WAS ON THE USS SHAMROCK BAY IN 1944.A LOT OF FORGOTEN MEN.NOT LIKE THE BIG CARRIERS WHOS NAMES ARE IN MOST HISTORY BOOKS.WISH MORE PEOPLE COULD READ ABOUT THE ESCORT CARRIERS.WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE HISTORY CHANEL HAVE A SHOW ON THE ESCORT CARRIERS.SORRY THAY ARE ALL GOEN.MOST OF THE MEN ARE GOEN NOW ALSO.GREAT JOB MEN.WITH OUT YOU WE COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. DAUGHTER OF SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOHN A HARMON.

said bhann103 2005.07.30 at 09:01:45 PDT

Have checked out a number of your albums. Excellent work. Very enjoyable. Like you I was in the military for a number of years. Three years Royal Canadian Air Force, and Five years Royal Canadian Navy. I have photos online that I took in the 50's & 60's up to the present. I was too young for WW2 or Korea. My big moment came when HMCS Kootenay, DDE 258, closed up to full Action Stations one night during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I found out recently that our target was "a Russian Nuclear Sub". Neither of us fired on the other, and we closed down from Action Stations when the sub aparently left the area. Cheers, Ray.

said rayriddell 2005.05.26 at 19:13:08 PDT