Raymond F. Toliver - RIP

FLYBOYJ · Dec 21, 2006

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 · Dec 21, 2006

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

timshatz · Dec 21, 2006

Have a copy as well. Good bood. RIP.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · Dec 21, 2006

I have that book as well. RIP

Erich · Dec 21, 2006

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 · Dec 21, 2006

pbfoot · Dec 21, 2006

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

R-2800 · Dec 21, 2006

Andy · Dec 27, 2006

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? · Jan 4, 2007

RIP, and thanks for burying the hatchet.

majoisa · Jan 8, 2007

RIP
All the best on the other side...

joebong · Jan 19, 2007

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 · Feb 9, 2007

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 · Feb 17, 2007

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

trackend · Feb 17, 2007

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

Saberstrike · Mar 13, 2007

I salute you.

Gnomey · Mar 14, 2007

tkime · May 6, 2007

have fun

Lucky13 · May 24, 2007

Raymond F. Toliver - RIP

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