Raymond F. Toliver - RIP

[FLYBOYJ]

I just read that Raymond F. Toliver passed away. Col. Toliver (Ret.) wrote countless books on WW2 and did a great job in organizing reunions between allied and German WW2 fighter pilots. His book "Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe" will always be one of my favorites.

Rest in peace Colonel!

 

[evangilder]

I have a copy of that book too Joe.
Rest well Colonel, and thanks for your service and the stories.

 

[timshatz]

Have a copy as well. Good bood. RIP.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I have that book as well. RIP

 

[Erich]

I have an original horrido, and at the time it was a classic,...now it is old and warped news. I have misgivings as the Colonel and I could not connect by phone or mail due to him being "too busy" ........... yeah right

RIP bub

 

[Bf109_g]

RIP

 

[pbfoot]

one of the aviation authors I cut my teeth on along with Caidin and Jablonski

 

[R-2800]

 

[Andy]

I knew Toliver. I talked to him a number of times. I wrote to him, as well. I put him in touch with a couple of the German aces. Borchers, and I believe the other was Dickfeld, but not sure. He promised to give me a letter from Baer, but never quite found it.

 

[Soundbreaker Welch?]

RIP, and thanks for burying the hatchet.

 

[majoisa]

RIP
All the best on the other side...

 

[joebong]

Had a crazy idea once to bring "Blonde knight of germany." to cinema. Unfortunatly I'm no wheeler dealer, and a poor writer to boot. Yet he had me over gave me two copies of the book (one signed.)and chewed ideas about my plan for a couple hrs, all from one cold call to him. the guy was a real soul.
God bless you colonel.

 

[Barrett]

I contacted Ray when I was in high school, and he replied. Eventually we visited one another several times and discussed "the writing game". Though I wouldn't say I became a protoge', he was always supportive of my ambition as an historian. RIP.

 

[kiwimac]

I read his "Blonde Knight", man was a helluva historian and a good author to boot, not a common combination (unfortunately.)

 

[trackend]

Thats sad as he was undoubtedly one of the best writers in this field
Cheers RT

 

[Saberstrike]

I salute you.

 

[Gnomey]

 

[tkime]

have fun

 

[Lucky13]

RIP