[Brian]

Hi Bruce

My records show for 3/12/43 (nothing for 17/12/43):

Wg Cdr E.N. Woods Ju87
Sqn Ldr J.A. Plagis FW190, Bf109, Bf109 damaged
Flg Off B.W. Clarke Ju52
Flg Off J.L. Flinterman 2 FW190
Plt Off E.A. Risely 2 Bf109
Flt Sgt J.D. Rae Bf109 probable

Flg Off J.R.B. Porter & Flt Sgt J.D. Rae Fw190 damaged, shared.

The only other claim during the period you specified was by Flt Sgt E. Cousins on 17/11/43 for a Bf109.

Hope this helps.
Cheers
Brian