Built in 1948 and active with an Illinois based owner. Designed to compete for a military contract to supply observation aircraft, the Luscombe T-8F is based on the Luscombe 8 but with a tandem cockpit and a large bubble canopy for the rear passenger. The T-8F didn't win the contract and none ever flew with the military although a number were subsequently marketed for civilian roles such as pipeline inspection, observation duties and also as sprayers.