The plane was shot down on July 29, 1947, by two P-40 Kittyhawk fighters flown by the Dutch Air Force.
The aircraft was carrying medical supplies donated by the Red Cross from Singapore to Yogyakarta.
The site in Ngoto was originally a rice field where the Dakota VT-CLA plummeted after being struck.
The monument's design includes symbolic elements reflecting the fuselage of the downed Dakota aircraft.
Annual commemorations are held at the site every July 29th to observe Hari Bakti TNI AU.
Monumen Perjuangan TNI Angkatan Udara is a memorial site dedicated to the two Indonesian Air Force officers, Agustinus Adisutjipto and Abdulrachman Saleh, who were killed when their Dakota VT-CLA plane was shot down by Dutch forces in 1947. The complex features a prominent monument and a replica of the Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft, situated at the exact site where the plane crashed in Ngoto. The site functions as both a historical park and a grave complex where the remains of the pilots and their wives were interred. It serves as a significant site for Indonesian aviation history and military remembrance. The layout includes commemorative plaques detailing the events of the tragedy during the struggle for independence.
The front-facing angle of the Dakota C-47 replica monument.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the intense midday heat of the Bantul plains.
Ensure your camera battery is charged, as there are multiple detailed historical placards and outdoor display pieces.
Combine your visit with a trip to other nearby historical sites in the Bantul Regency.
Avoid touching the exterior surfaces of the aircraft replica to preserve the paint and structural integrity.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as the site serves as a memorial and burial ground for national heroes.
