National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Host "A Fortress and a Legacy" Talk on Aug. 20

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host author J. Ross Greene on Aug. 20 for a presentation on his book "A Fortress and a Legacy." Drawing on wartime letters between B-17 bombardier Bud Perrin and his wife, Greene's book follows Perrin from enlistment and training through bombing missions over Europe while exploring the personal cost of military service. The Mighty Talk is free and open to the public, with registration required.