Hello Andy
Theo Boiten has the following concerning Lancaster III (ED995) PX-H of 12 Sqn, RAF flown by Sgt RA Collins on the night of 8/9 October 1943:
Hauptmann Ernst Zechlin of 4./NJG 5 claimed a Lancaster at 1:52 40 kilometers west-southwest of Hannover at 6,200 meters, probably 460 Sqn ED658 or possibly 12 Sqn ED995. Victory number two.
Leutnant Hans-Joachim Beck of 6./NJG 101 claimed a four-engined bomber at 1:54 southwest of Hannover, possibly 12 Sqn Lancaster ED995 or 78 Sqn Halifax LW315. Victory number one.
You may also find this web site helpful.
www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=4953 I hope that you find this information useful.
Horrido
Leo