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There are about 30 losses in the Gen.Qu. loss reports attributed to I./NJG 4 during the first 4 months of 1942 in the East. Most, if not all, also mention the ZG 26 affiliation. This unit was apparently formed from I./ZG 26 for Nachtjagd operations over the SU.

Bf 110C-7, 3593, Damman, Oblt. Berndt, , 1., NJG 4 (ZG 26), , 3U+PH, , , 20-Jan-42, Crew killed due to midair collision with Bf 110D-3 WNr. 3678.WNr. 3678, '3U+FH' per Ring., VIII.Fl.Korps/Eins.Osten/Nachtjagd, Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #4)-Vol.7; Balss, Deutsche Nachtjagd, II, p.50; Ring, ZG 26 loss list, , (Bjeler-Gerbatschewka), 100%, F, Bf Ofw. Paul Barth, ,