Friedrichshafen G.III

Although the Gotha bombers got most of the popular press, the Friedrichshafen G.III bombers were used in a similar medium night bomber role, along with the A.E.G. G.IV, including raids over Paris and many an Entente aerodrome. Pilot, rear gunner, and bombardier/front gunner manned the planes, though sometimes a crew of only two was carried. The rear cockpit had a trap door with two windows to facilitate downward vision. The sturdy undercarriage and easy flight characteristics protected the G.III from landing mishaps that plagued many German bombers.