[robert]

Hi,

this is my opinion. I know that III./ZG26 and II./ZG26 were airborne at this time and in rule twin-engined fighters were deployed rather on direct escort, whilst single-engined were detailed to fly mostly fighter sweeps (around this time). Of course I have no hard evidence that they were supporting Epr.Gr.210 - I think that the latter acted individually.
III./ZG26 became engaged with fighters - it could be also that one of its Bf110s was claimed by 1 Sqn.
And I don`t not know that Bf110 of Beudel was damaged by flak or fighter or it was just technical failure.

Warm Regards

Robert