Fokker T.VIII in German use.

[BrianC]

Hi guys

I understand that some 25 captured Fokker T.VIII floatplanes were used operationally by the Germans. What were their fates, do we know? Just out of curiosity.

Cheers
Brian

[edwest2]

Hi Brian,

I hope the following is helpful.

http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_alb...er%20TVIII.htm

[BrianC]

Thanks Ed

I was hoping for something more specific - actual dates and details of individual aircraft losses! Perhaps not available.

Cheers
Brian

[Chris Goss]

I can only find two losses of what the Germans called T8W on 16 Sep 41 and 30 May 42 both with 1./126. This unit had 11 of them in Aug 42 but they had gone a month later. I have a few colour photos showing these aircraft with this unit

[Stig Jarlevik]

Originally Posted by Chris Goss

I can only find two losses of what the Germans called T8W on 16 Sep 41 and 30 May 42 both with 1./126. This unit had 11 of them in Aug 42 but they had gone a month later.

What identity did the Luftwaffe use for these two losses?

Cheers
Stig

[bakerman]

Originally Posted by Stig Jarlevik

What identity did the Luftwaffe use for these two losses?

Cheers
Stig

The GQM loss list has only the serail numbers of this losses: s/n 5646 on 16 Sep 41 and s/n 5666 on 30 May 42.

In a german article I've read that the remaining examples were no longer in front service since summer 1942. They were transferred to Seeflieger school units where they were used up and discarded relatively quickly.

[ju55dk]

1/KüFlSt 706 had 3 on strenght spring 1941. No losses.
Junker

[Snautzer]

The T.8W's KD+GG and KD+GH were ordered by Finland but not delivered. KD+GG was built as a seaplane, KD+GH as a landplane. These T.8W's were larger than the Dutch version

[James A Pratt III]

luftwaffe-zur-see.de has a little more info on the losses

[BrianC]

Hi James

Thanks for the reminder!

Cheers
Brian