About Ray Sturtivant
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 82). Ray Sturtivant was a military personnel and military writer.
Raymond Cecil Sturtivant ISO (26 July 1926 – 9 August 2008) was a British aviation historian and author.
Early life Ray Sturtivant was born in Nottingham. He spent his National Service in the RAF (Royal Air Force), but was given a desk job in India at the end of World War II, with poor eyesight that thwarted his ambition of becoming a pilot. That led to a long career in the Civil Service.
Family life He married Doreen, and had a daughter Yvonne and son Geoffrey.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ray Sturtivant's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Sturtivant?
British military writer (1926–2008)
When was Ray Sturtivant born?
Ray Sturtivant was born on 26 July 1926.
When did Ray Sturtivant die?
Ray Sturtivant died on 8 August 2008.
What was Ray Sturtivant's occupation?
Ray Sturtivant was a military personnel and military writer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Sturtivant. https://biography.guide/ray-sturtivant/
MLA: "Ray Sturtivant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-sturtivant/.
Chicago: "Ray Sturtivant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-sturtivant/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC