JG 26 never flew a single mission in BoB with an E3, so if you want to build an accurate JG 26 campaign you can't really do it.
When they arrived in France they did so with the E4 with the MG FF/M cannon, seat and back armor and an armored windshield. They were also equipped with a smaller number of 109E4/N high-altitude aircraft and they did fight with these in the Battle.
Also, enlisted pilots flew some E1 until October.
Overall, it seems E4 was used more than E1 and E3 combined and it is the most common 109 for BoB. So, in order of importance we need:
1. Bf109 E4 with MG FF/M
2. Bf109 E1
3. Bf109 E4/N
It is a real head-scratcher that these aircraft aren't in.
The MG FF/M will also give the 110s an even greater punch.
I sure don't see where an E7 is needed if we speak about BoB only - it can wait 'til later.
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