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    Dodinga (Kampoeng Dodinga) Halmahera | North Maluku Province Indonesia
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345th BG August 15, 1944
Location
Lat 0° 51' 33N Long 127° 38' 50E  Dodinga is located on a narrow isthmus on the western coast of Halmahera Island. Due west is Ternate Island. Dodinga borders a small harbor surrounded by hills. Also known as Kampoeng Dodinga.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese for the duration of the Pacific War. Dodinga Harbor was used for small vessels. Anti-aircraft guns were emplaced in the area.

B-25D Mitchell Serial Number 43-3383
Pilot Nirdlinger crashed August 15, 1944

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Last Updated
May 13, 2021

 

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