sentences:  They were covered by 120 Bf 110s from "Zerstorergeschwader" 26 and "Zerstorergeschwader" 76.25 Bf 109s from "Jagdgeschwader" 53 provided escort while "Jagdgeschwader" 54 covered the withdrawal.48 Hurricanes from Tangmere, Middle Wallop, Warmwell and Exeter were sent to intercept.