Perry J. Dahl

Perry John Dahl (February 18, 1923 – December 2, 2024) was a Canadian-born American military pilot. He was a United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.

Born on February 18, 1923, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Dahl and his family immigrated to the United States, where they settled in Seattle, Washington.

In February 2023, Dahl turned 100. He died on December 2, 2024 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 101.

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Category:American military personnel of World War II
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