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The Schweizer SGS 2-8 is a United States two-seat mid-wing strut-braced training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York.The 2-8 was originally known simply as The Schweizer Two-Place when it first flew in June 1938. When World War II started the 2-8 became a military trainer for the US Army Navy and Marines and all existing aircraft were drafted into military service.
