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FS2002 Fokker T-VIII Seaplane. A twin-engined floatplane, designed as torpedo bomber for the Dutch Navy. The first T.8 prototype flew in 1938. The aircraft entered production in 1939. After May 1940, some T.8.'s where flown to England and used, with Dutch crews, for sea reconaissance. others were in German service. 24 T.VIII-Wg ordered 23 September 1938 (five aircraft) and 1 January 1939 (19 aircraft). Delivered 25 April 1939 - 28 July 1939 and 10/12 May 1940. By Richard Alexander van Hien.