And on the subject aviation…he flew several mission with the 8th AF as a war correspondent. He often voiced his admiration of them.

I met him a couple of time while in graduate school at the Walter Conkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University…and once had the task of giving the days lecture on the readings while sitting next to him.
I felt like a real ponce telling Cronkite about journalism.:D
But it’s a great memory.

His inscription in my copy of his autobiography reads…
“Any son of a B-17 pilot is okay by me….”

That’s the way it is…
RIP Walter

What fabulous memories to cherish and pass on to your Grandchildren!!!