Help with research -- RAF 169 Sqdn May 1944

[LQ-D_ND587]

I'm new to the forum and wondered if anyone can help me with my research. I'm in Sydney so visiting the PRO at Kew isn't an option. I am researching a combat encounter that took place around 3:45am on 9th May, 1944 over Landrecies, Belgium.
A 100 Group Mosquito of 169 Sqdn crewed by F/O RG Woodman and F/O P Kennis attacked a Me Bf110 that had just engaged a Lancaster (LQ-D) of 405 Sqdn RCAF.
I have the German pilot’s account of the incident with the Lancaster and Mosquito from a letter to his family. Apparently the Lancaster crew fired a flare when they came under attack – the Luftwaffe pilot was temporarily blinded by this. As a side question, does anyone know if was this standard operating practice for this period when RAF night fighters accompanied the bomber stream?
The Mosquito attack caused the Bf110 pilot to break of his attack and a chase ensued. The Bf110 was sufficiently damaged to crash land in a field with only minor injuries to the three crew. Unfortunately, the Lancaster crashed in flames about 2 miles away in Gallaix, Belgium killing all seven crew which included my Uncle.
I’ve tried without success to obtain more information about this incident through a couple of sources. I'm sure the Mosquito crew would have claimed the Bf110 so I am hoping for a copy of any encounter or combat report filed by the RAF?
Can anyone help with information?

[Frank Olynyk]

F/Lt Ronald George Woodman + F/Lt Patrick William Kemmis, in Mosquito II DD799 "L", claimed an Me-110 at 0335 in the Braine-le-Comte area. The combat report is in Air 14/3205. This piece is not on microfilm, but you can order a copy on the CR from the PRO.

Frank.

[LQ-D_ND587]

Frank, many thanks for this. One last thing, what is the CR?

Regards, Dave Sinclair

[Frank Olynyk]

It's the combat report you asked about.

Frank.

[mhuxt]

Escort by Mosquito nightfighters was indeed standard practice at this point, though close escort generally resulted in a lot of friendly contacts.

[montana]

Hi Dave,

First to be accurate, Landrecies is located in the North of France, W. of Avesnes. Well, now Ltn. Wolgang Marstaller from 1./NJG 4 made a belly landing at Leuze which is located just E. of Gallaix. The damage inflicted to his Bf 110 was slight, only 10%. He was safe, as his crew members : Uffz. Erhard Hurny and Ogfr. Kurt Dietzmann. I find strange the claim of the Mosquito in the Braine-le-Comte area because this town is located farther, some 40 km East of Leuze.