You say you have contact with his family. They therefore should be able to access his Service file, both from Norway via the Norwegian Air Force Historical Section as well as his RAF files. The MREU information should also be available. You need to talk at least informally to the RNAF to establish what protocols are to be followed.
The CWGC did a marvellous job in identifying remains, but obviously there was an enormous problem of locating, identifying and concentrating burials immediately after the end of the War. I had a very good friend who was offered promotion to stay in the Army at the end of WW2 if he did
a) either handle aspects of the Nuremberg trials or
b) assist with recovery of remains throughout Holland.
He chose the latter, and he ensured that all he handled were accorded the utmost respect and every effort to identify and pass on all knowledge and possessions to Next of Kin for each man, irrespective of Nationality.
So, gather up all your evidence for a preliminary contact via NoK with RNAF or other appropriate Norwegian authority. You can also enquire from the CWGC for the full available information regarding place of initial burial and all subsequent events involved with reburial. Be aware that the CWGC are reticent to disclose ALL info at first asking, you need to ask them to verify every aspect to ensure you get full disclosure. It’s just a safeguard, I think they want to ensure as little as possible fal into the “wrong” hands, so you have to establish your credentials.
On the evidence presented here you seem to have a strong case, just ensure ALL possible other aircrew can be accounted for elsewhere, to strengthen your case.
I realise it’s important to you, but even if you are successful, it may take a considerable amount of time.
Good luck and I salute your efforts.
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