In the early years after World War II, Fokker was resurrected with help from the national institute for aircraft development, the Nederlands Instituut voor Vliegtuigontwikkeling (NIV).

Fokker expected strong demand for training aircraft, and therefore a range of designs was worked out.

Flight testing was successful and the Dutch armed forces intended to buy the aircraft.

Shortly before deciding upon procurement, the Dutch armed forces were provided with Beechcraft Model 18s under the Mutual Defense Assistance Pact (MDAP), almost for free.

Although the Dutch armed forces never took the S.13 into service, Fokker operated the S.13 prototype in military livery.