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That was because they were throttled back, by order, to escort the bombers. The 110 lacked the acceleration of the single-engined planes and was a sitting duck against enemy fighters as a result of the throttling back.
But when given license to roam they were quite formidable, at least against the Hurricane.
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not fully convinced by that, they would have all the free licence they wanted if being attacked, from what I read they just couldn't defend themselves let alone the bombers, an escort fighter doesn't just keep formation with the bombers, they break off and fight when the formations are attacked.