The first two B-52H bombers arrived at Minot Air Force Base on July 16, 1961. From the left, Maj. Gen. Delmar Wilson, division commander; North Dakota Gov. William L. Guy; Miss North Dakota Diane Ulvedal of Grand Forks and Col. Harold Radetsky, commander of the 4136th Strategic Wing (now 5th Bomb Wing) at Minot AFB, are shown in this photo from The Boeing Company, at “Peace Persuader Day” open house at the base on July 16, 1961. Ulvedal had the honor to christen the first plane to arrive. Two planes arrived at the base that day, one as a backup in case the first bomber couldn’t get to the base or land. The first one landing became the “Peace Persuader.” Submitted Photo

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