<P> Galland was summoned to Karinhall on 18 August 1940, and missed the intense air battle that day, known as The Hardest Day . During the meeting, Göring insisted that, in combat, Bf 109 fighters escort Bf 110s, which could not survive against single - engine fighters . As high - scoring aces, both Galland and Mölders shared their concerns that close escort of Bf 110s and bombers robbed fighter pilots of their freedom to roam and engage the enemy on their own terms . They also pointed to the fact that German bombers flew at medium altitudes and low speed, the best height area and speed for the manoeuvrability of the Spitfire . Galland resented his pilots having to carry out a task unsuited to their equipment but Göring would not move from his position . </P> <P> Galland returned to action on 22 August replacing Gotthard Handrick as Geschwaderkommodore of JG 26 . Galland's appointment made no impact on his successes . From 25 August--14 September 1940, Galland filed claims for victories 23--32 . This included three claims on 31 August 1940 for two Spitfires and a Hurricane to take his tally to 27 . His 25th victim may have been from 19 Squadron which was claimed 20 kilometers south of Cambridge at 09: 42 . Klaus Mietusch also accounted for one for his 7th victory . Three 19 Squadron Spitfires were shot down in the morning near North Weald . Pilot Officer R.A.C Aeberhardt was killed in a crash - landing in Spitfire R6912 while Flying Officer T.J.B Coward was wounded in the foot and F.N Brinsden was unhurt . He bailed out of R6958 . On 6 September, Galland claimed his 30th victory over a 610 Squadron Hurricane . JG 26 claimed two more of them shot down that morning . 610 lost four Hurricanes; Flying Officer W.H Rhodes - Moorehouse and C.R Davis were killed while Flying Officer J. Toplnicki and Pilot Officer H.T Gilbert were wounded . </P> <P> During the battle, the fighter pilots were criticised by Göring for the growing bomber losses . In a front line General Officer briefing on Luftwaffe tactics, Göring asked what his fighter pilots needed to win the battle . Werner Mölders replied that he would like the Bf 109 to be fitted with more powerful engines . Galland replied: "I should like an outfit of Spitfires for my squadron ." which left Göring speechless with rage . Galland still preferred the Bf 109 for offensive sweeps, but he regarded the Spitfire as a better defensive fighter, owing to its manoeuvrability . Galland said: </P> <P> The Bf 109 was superior in the attack and not so suitable for purely defensive purposes as the Spitfire, which, although a little slower, was much more manoeuvrable . </P>

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