The system employed by Lt Bosquet at the Michelin competition of 1912. The box contained the approved spherical bombs which were released by the opening of a trapdoor controlled by a wire operated by the pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Farman Farman-IV - ФранцияFrance - 1910

Another contender in the 1912 competition was this Farman piloted by Lt Terrisse with an unnamed bomb aimer in the rear. Note what appears to be a welder’s hood as protection against the airstream, and the spherical bomb “at the ready” suspended from a hook below. The reserve bombs are stowed in the long box.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Farman Farman-IV - ФранцияFrance - 1910

The Henry Farman III, the workhorse of the Aviation Militaire during the period of experiment with bombs and army co-operation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Farman Farman-III - ФранцияFrance - 1909