Perry J. Dahl

American colonel (born 1923)

Perry John Dahl (born February 18, 1923) is a retired United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.

Perry John Dahl
Nickname'PJ'
Born (1923-02-18) February 18, 1923 (age 101)
North Battleford,
Saskatchewan,
Canada
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1940–1978
RankColonel
Unit
  • 475th Fighter Group
  • 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron
  • 56th Special Operations Wing
Commands held56th Special Operations Wing
Battles/wars
Awards