Reconnaissance units incorrectly reported the aircraft factory lightly damaged. Consequently, 30 He 111s preceded by 19 Bf 110s from "Erprobungsgruppe" 210, and covered by 27 Bf 110s from "ZG" 26 attacked the factory again. This time five RAF squadrons met the raid. Three Bf 110s from "ZG" 26 were shot down and another damaged. Four "Erprobungsgruppe" 210s Bf 110s were shot down, but the Heinkels were protected as KG 55 escaped without loss but was forced to abandon the mission, drop its bombs and retreat to France.