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REPORT of the
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Yosemite National Park, California 95389
October 21, 1975 REGISTERED AIRMAIL
Attention:
FBI FILE NO.
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United States Park RangerLAB. NO. Investigator
YOUR NO. 75-1005
Re:
UNIDENTIFIED BODY FOUND IN
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK,
CALIFORNIA 
Conkelley
Clarence M. Kelley Director
Examination requested by: Addressee
Reference:
Letters dated 9/1/75
Examination requested: Microscopic Analyses - Miscellaneous
Specimen received 9/15/75 under cover of letter dated 9/1/75
(PC-M1827 QQ):
Q.1 Debris
Specimen received 9/17/75 under cover of letter dated 9/1/75 (PC-M1830 QQ) :
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Result of examination:
A few light to dark brown Caucasian head hairs, which have been forcibly romoved from the scalp, were found in the Q1 debris. However, due to the effects of weathering on these hairs, they are unsuitable for significant comparisons with head hairs of known origin.
However, due to the effects of weathering on these hairs, they are unsuitable for significant comparisons with head hairs of known origin. Numerous Caucasian body hairs, 3 - SE (164-81) Enclosures (3) (Smithsonian Institute report and Enclosure 2 incoming letters)
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PC-M1827 QQ PC-111890 QQ limb hairs and hair fragments, most of which have been forcibly removed from the shin, were also found in specimen Q1. These hairs and hair fragments are also unsuitable for significant comparisons with similar hairs of known origin. Rone of the above-mentioned hairs or hair fragments exhibit the effects of force, other than that previously described, the effects of fire or the effects of artificial treatment.
The 02 skeletal remains were examined by Dr. J. Lawrence Angel, Curator of Physical Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. Dr. Angel's report is being furnished to your agency as an enclosure to this report.
Lawrence Angel, Curator of Physical Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. Dr. Angel's report is being furnished to your agency as an enclosure to this report.
Specimens 01 and Q2 are being returned under separate cover by registered mail.
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Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution
SUBJECT: Partial human skeleton
The remains include: skull vault lacking almost all occiput, left vertex to nose root, face; vertebrae C3, Til and 12, L3, left ribs # 1 - 5, 9, 11, right ribs # 5, 8 - 11 with some ends broken post-mortem; pelvis; left humerus, right clavicle + scapula, femora, right tibia and fibula, right talus. The bone is generally tan color from soil staining (sandy dark soil with remains) but the right lower extremity and skull are sun-bleached white, indicating decay in a partly sheltered wooded (?) area and scattering. Remnants of dried ligaments at knees and a shred of scalp in the right vertex area contrast with some weathering cracks and the beginning of spongy bone
Remnants of dried ligaments at knees and a shred of scalp in the right vertex area contrast with some weathering cracks and the beginning of spongy bone decay and suggest sharp temperature change in a rather dry area; this fits the animal gnawing (rodents?) on right knee and left shoulder. Time since death may be from under two to five years (conceivably more) if death in the cool season ex- plains persistence of some soft tissue.
Sex criteria are male.
Age criteria are from 20 (skull) to 27 years.
Race appears White based on limb proportions, pelvis, and 2 wavy brown hairs sticking to the scalp remnants.
Stature estimate is from 67 3/4 to 70%" and build is average to slender.
Unfortunately there are no teeth for identification.
Possible identifying traits include: inward bowing of humerus; healed fractures of front part of right ilium and of front lips of bearing surfaces of right hip socket with consequent wear on the head-neck junction of the femur by the labrum and/or the ring fibers of the capsule (the left side shows a lesser degree of this same stress-wear, and a congenital obtuse femur neck angle may contribute); the preserved
of bearing surfaces of right hip socket with consequent wear on the head-neck junction of the femur by the labrum and/or the ring fibers of the capsule (the left side shows a lesser degree of this same stress-wear, and a congenital obtuse femur neck angle may contribute); the preserved two vertebrae from the bottom end of the thoraicic series suggest a very slight lateral curve with convexity to the left, and also show Schmorl herniations of the disks into the vertebral bodies; the skull vault seems a bit small (but restoration is uncertain).
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Possibly the skeletal damage to back and right hip occurred in a single accident (motorcycle? parachute-jumping?, a fall?) several years ago.
The fresh breaks of the shattered skull vault might in part have occurred at death (or soon after). A "dent" near the cartilage end of left rib #4 and a 5 - 10° inward bending fracture of right rib #9 in the mid-axillary line (but not on ribs 8 or 10) may also have occurred at death.
A "dent" near the cartilage end of left rib #4 and a 5 - 10° inward bending fracture of right rib #9 in the mid-axillary line (but not on ribs 8 or 10) may also have occurred at death.
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK -SERVICE P.O. BOX $77 YOSEMITE NATIONAL, PARK, CALIFORNIA 95389
September 1, 1975
Mr. Clarence Kelly, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S. Department of Justice Washington, D. C. 20537
Attn: Laboratory
Re: Yosemite National Park Case number 75-1005 Unattended death
Dear Mr. Kelly:
This package contains evidence from the above-mentioned case and is being sent to you for analysis.
We submit the enclosed hair specimen to determine the following:
1. Race of person originated from.
2. Body area hair originated from.
3. How hair was removed from body.
4. Whether hair is damaged by having been cut, crushed or burned.
5. Whether hair is altered in any manner, i.e. bleached or dyed.
6. Natural or artificially waved.
Thank you in advance for the use of your analysis services.
bleached or dyed.
6. Natural or artificially waved.
Thank you in advance for the use of your analysis services.
Sincerely yours,
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE > P.O. BOX 577 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA 95389 September 1, 1975
Mr. Clarence Kelly, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20537
Attn: Laboratory
Re: Yosemite National Park Case number 75-1005 Subject: Unattended death
Gentlemen:
This package contains evidence from the above-mentioned case and is being sent to you for analysis for race, sex, approximate height and stature, approximate age at death and approximate time lapse since death.
Thank you in advance for the use of your laboratory services.
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
2/21/80
FROM
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On 2/21/80,
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GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE:
2/21/80
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On 2/21/80,
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7 advised that on the day after the D.B. COOPER skyjacking, he was contacted by the FBI at his residence. He stated he provided an Agent of the FBI, name unknown, a photograph of 7 or 8 skydivers belonging to the Century Sky-Divers. He said this photo- graph was loaned to the FBI and was for the purpose of attempting to aid the FBI. He said he was assured this photograph would be returned but to date, it has not been.
requested that his photograph be returned."
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SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will conduct a file review in this matter to determine if above mentioned photograph is there. In the event the photograph is there and no longer serves an evidentiary purpose, it should be sent to the Vancouver RA for subsequent return to 2 - Seattle
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TO:
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FROM:
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
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Re Butte airtel to Portland, 12/27/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is a business card of D. B. COOPER, Director, Airline Jump Operations, Cooper's Sky Diving School, Sky Harbor Field, Salem, Oregon.
As evidenced by the information contained in the enclosed card furnished Seattle, it appears the card is a novelty item of no investigative value. There is no Sky Harbor Field located at Salem, Oregon.
On 1/4/79, inquiries with officials at the Salem, Oregon, airport and the Salem Flight Service determined there are no sky diving schools located at Salem.
UAC Seattle, no additional inquiries will be made regarding Cooper's Sky Diving School.
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TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle

Enclosed for Portland is one business card of D. B. COOPER, Director, COOPER's SKYDIVING SCHOOL , Sky Harbor Field, Salen, Oregon.
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On 11/27/78, ›
TREASURE ENTERPRISES, 5815 Rickenbacker Drive, boise, Idaho, advised a man came into her office sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on 11/22/78. He wanted to rent a 172 Cessna airplane to go to San Francisco and San Diego for three weeks.
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said she could not approve the rental that the man would have to talk to one of the company officials. He then said ho had an appointment and would return later. He gave a business card in the name of D. B. COOPER, COOPER's SKYDIVING SERVICE, Salem, Oregon, and left. He said he would return Monday, 11/27/78. described this man as follows :

Race	White
Sex	Male

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TO	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: January 2, 1974
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle	Sule G Sub L

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For the information of Seattle, U. S. Parachute Association, Monterey, California, has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and his own work schedule usually crowded and therefore, he would prefer checks of his records
has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and his own work schedule usually crowded and therefore, he would prefer checks of his records be limited to those suspects on whom he might provide worthwhile information.
If any suspect has not been eliminated through other investigation, and should Seattle desire other specific information not otherwise obtained but which might be available from the U. S. Parachute Association, will furnish same from his records.
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RE: PARACHUTE INFORMATION
Re FD-302 reflecting interview with EARL J. COSSEY, May 31, 1972. Referenced 302 states COSSEY did check his records for the serial numbers of the four parachutes involved in this matter. To date, COSSEY has not provided this information, although he has been recontacted several times since the in- terview.
To date, COSSEY has not provided this information, although he has been recontacted several times since the in- terview.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Will discretely recontact COSSEY and determine if the serial numbers for the parachutes are available.
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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Re New York airtel dated 7/24/72.
On August 15, 1972, Para-Gear Equipment Company, 5138 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, advised his company is one of the largest mail order sport parachuting equipment supply houses in the United States. He and have little direct contact with their customers. He has reviewed his files and the name COOPER does not appear. .
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advised he is from the Seattle area and came to Chicago one year ago.
He has reviewed his files and the name COOPER does not appear. .
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advised he is from the Seattle area and came to Chicago one year ago. While in Seattle he sport parachuted for six years. He stated he did not recall having met anyone he felt could be identical to unknown Subject.
stated in his opinion the person responsible for the hijacking is not a sport parachutist. He bases this opinion on the theory that sport parachutists have an emotional attachment to their equipment, and probably would not perform a jump with equipment not known to them. From the accounts he read concerning the hijacking he assumes the hijacker had military parachuting experience.
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NORJAK
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For information of Chicago and Seattle, NYO has previously contacted officials of parachute centers in effort to develop
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For information of Chicago and Seattle, NYO has previously contacted officials of parachute centers in effort to develop possible suspects.
On 7/24/72
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Para Gear Equipment Company at 5138 N. Broadway,
Chicago, Illinois. pointed out that regular jumpers have their identification on file and photos of jumpers at the Chicago firm might be reviewed and compared with the artist sketch of UNSUB if this has not already been dom.
LEAD CHICAGO At Chicago, Illinois
Will contact personnel at Para Gear Equipment to ascertain if artist sketchof. UNSUB resembles any individuals known to as jumpers and b6 b7C ascertain whether feasible to review identification cards for parachutists for similarity to UNSUB sketch and description. 3
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SAC, BOSTON (164-153) (RUC)
NORJAK
Re Boston nitel,
SEATTLE
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SAC, BOSTON (164-153) (RUC)
NORJAK
Re Boston nitel, 5/20/72, and New Haven airtel, 3/3/72, a copy of which is enclosed.
No additional investigation has been requested in this matter per renitel.
Investigation as requested in New Haven airtel was conducted at the Pepperell, Massachusetts Parachute Center; Turners Falls, Massachusetts Airport; Orange, Mass., Sport Parachuting Center, and U.S. Parachute Association. All with negative results.
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On 1/31/72, Inc., Fålington Airport, Ellington, Conn., provided a list of Skydiving Conference Sights in the Northeast, and their, respective contact personnel.
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At Turnerfalls, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact
at Turnerfalls Airport and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient
LEADS:
BOSTON
At Turnerfalls, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact
at Turnerfalls Airport and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
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At Pepperrill, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact Airport and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
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At North Quincy, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact Northeastern Conferences, at North Quincy Airport and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices;
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At Orange, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact the Orange Sport Parachuting Center, at Orange, Mass., and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
ALBANY: At Greene, New York
Attempt to contact at Greene Sport Parachute Center, Greene, New York, and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
All recipient offices are requested to exhibit artist's conception of DAN COOPER, and interview
ALBANY: At Greene, New York
Attempt to contact at Greene Sport Parachute Center, Greene, New York, and follow lead, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
All recipient offices are requested to exhibit artist's conception of DAN COOPER, and interview regarding knowledge of the subjectt.
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DB Cooper-29705DB Cooper-297065/22/72
SAC, CHATTIME (164-81) BAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-111) (PUC) NON TACK feb/let to SE, 3/21/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of tro inserts covering investigation by San AntonioDivision. Only two copies cach are furnished since San Antonio does not know cop7 count of Seattle reports.
in specific leads remain outstanding for San Antonio and San Antonio will consider this case RUC.
UNFUD CONSIDERED ARMED AID DANCEROUS
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AT FORT HOOD ( KILLEEN), TEXAS
On April 6, 1972,
, West Fort Hood, who is of the Fort Hood Sports Parachute Club, located at West Fort Hood, advised that there is no one presently a member of the club who was a member of the club back in 1964.
investigation was conducted by
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AT FORT HOOD ( KILLEEN), TEXAS
On April 6, 1972,
, West Fort Hood, who is of the Fort Hood Sports Parachute Club, located at West Fort Hood, advised that there is no one presently a member of the club who was a member of the club back in 1964. He stated there was a club at Fort Hood in 1964, but that this club disbanded in 1967 and was reformed in 1969. He stated that they had no records of membership for the period prior to 1969.
He further advised that the military does not have an equivalent plane similar to the Northeast Airline planes utilized by subject of this case. He stated the military (air-borne unites) do jump from jets, but they use a 141, which is a cargo jet and exit from the side door. He stated he does not know of any sky diving clubs in the United States that jump from any type of jet aircraft.
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RE WFO NITEL TO ACTING . DIRECTOR DATED MAY NINETEEN, SEVENTYTWO.
INQUIRY THROUGH STATE AIRPORT, WARWICK, R.
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RE WFO NITEL TO ACTING . DIRECTOR DATED MAY NINETEEN, SEVENTYTWO.
INQUIRY THROUGH STATE AIRPORT, WARWICK, R.I. REVEALED NO INFORMATION RE SKYDIVERS CLUB CURRENTLY OPERATING IN R.I.
DISCREET INQUIRY THROUGH ORGANGE SPORT PARACHUTE. SCHOOL, ORANGE, MASS: (ONLY SKYDIVING REFERENCE IN R.I. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY) , REVEALED A CLUB POSSIBLY KNOWN AS R.I. SKYDIVERS OR R.I. PARACHUTISTS , APPROXIMATELY THRITY FIVE TO FORTY MEMBERS, JUMP REGULARLY AT ORANGE AIRPORT, ORANGE, MASS. CLUB HEADQUARTERS LOCATED AT .MURPH'S LOUNGE, THREE ONE. ZERO WATERMAN AVE., ESMOND, R.I.
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DITY DIRECTORY FOR. WEST BARRINGTON, R.I. INDICATES
RESIDES AT , AND
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BOSTON INDICES NEGATIVE RE ABOVE. INDIVIDUALS AND R.I. SKYDIVING CLUB.
ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION RE THE ABOVE BEING HELD IN OBEYANCE PENDING OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION IN THE ALEXANDRIA DIVISION.
ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION RE THE ABOVE BEING HELD IN OBEYANCE PENDING OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION IN THE ALEXANDRIA DIVISION.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END
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NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
ReCOlet to SE, 4/13/72.
Photograph of unknown subjects shown to both of Denmark, S. C.,
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on 5/3/72, of the Viking Parachute Club, Barnwell, S. C. These individuals advised they had never seen anyone resembling the subject.
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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
OM: SAC, DETROIT (164-1.15)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re: Detroit teletype to Seattle, 2/28/72 of Suspect
Detroit Bank
and Trust, Co., Detroit, Michigan, advised has both savings and checking accounts with their branch located at Maple and Orchard Lake
, Detroit, Michigan, advised has both savings and checking accounts with their branch located at Maple and Orchard Lake Roads and there have been no unusual transactions with either account. The only activity out of the ordinary occurred on 1/14/72 when he withdrew $745.00 from his savings account and deposited it in his checking account giving him a balance of $1,308.16. On 1/28/72 wrote a check for $879.00 on this checking account.
The sketch of the unsub in this case has been furnished to Micest Parachute Sales and Service, 46901 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, and Midwest Sport Parachuting Center, 7621 Pardee, Taylor, Michigan. No positive information has been received from either of these sources. 2 - Seattle 2 - Detroit ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(4)
Sul K 164-81-3035
SEAF SERI
b6 b7C
FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent
Pe Hejahmet
Special Agent In Charge
DO DJ UDVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-29712
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-181)
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) P NORJAK 00:SE
4/21/72
Re Phoenix letter to Kansas City, 3/15/72.
PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-29712
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-181)
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) P NORJAK 00:SE
4/21/72
Re Phoenix letter to Kansas City, 3/15/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT TOPEKA, KANSAS:
On March 31, 1972, Forbes Air Force Base, advised he has a drop zone known as Skyport, Inc., at Tucson, Arizona, and has been an active participant in sports parachuting for several years. He observed the artist's conception of the unknown subject in this case and advised this person is unknown to him, nor does he know anyone engaged in sport parachuting or parachuting activity who is similar in appearance. Ho advised he had previously seen this drawing in a sport parachuting magazine and noted the person was reportedly about forty years of age. He advised he has never known anyone participating in sport parachuting who is that old.
ARMED & DANGEROUS. 2 Seattle 1 Phoenix (164-100) (Info. ) 2 Kansas City
L53
Suv. L
164-81-2988
SEA
NDE LED $ 15
b6 b7C
SER
YP
FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-29713
b6 b7C
b6 b7C4/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, COLUMBIA (164-48) (P) NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
ReCOlet to Seattle dated 2/28/72.
SEATTLE
DB Cooper-29713
b6 b7C
b6 b7C4/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, COLUMBIA (164-48) (P) NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
ReCOlet to Seattle dated 2/28/72.
Photo of unknown subject shown Cool Blue Sky Diving Club, Frogmore, S. C., 1/18/72 with negative results.
On 3/22/72 it was determined the Viking Parachute Club, Barnwell, S. C. is operated by residents of Denmark, S. C. Personnel Barnwell Airport, Barnwell, S. C. unable to identify photo of unknown subject.
Columbia will report any pertinent information developed in Denmark, S. C. regarding parachute club that uses Barnwell, S. C. Airport.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7C
2; ~ Seattle 2 - Columbia
(4)
Sub. L 164-81-2969
S SE
a
FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-297144/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) RUC
NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore, 3/16/72, b6 and Bureau airtel to all field offices, 12/7/71. b7C
Referenced Seattle airtel eliminated suspect the only suspect in Baltimore Division, which had not been resolved.
Referenced Bureau airtel requested that proper dissemination be made to all parachute clubs in each division concerning information on hijacker.
Referenced Bureau airtel requested that proper dissemination be made to all parachute clubs in each division concerning information on hijacker.
Information was provided to the only two active parachute clubs in Baltimore Division, Pelacan Sports Aviation, Ridgely, Maryland and Southern Cross Parachute Sport Club, Downsville, Maryland. Contact with these clubs provided negative results.
In addition to contacting parachute clubs, the list of ransom bills were distributed to all local law enforcement agencies and major banks in the Baltimore Division.
If any positive information is developed in Baltimore, it will expeditiously be forwarded to Seattle.
2 .~ Seattle 1 - Baltimore (3)
Sub. L
164-81-2779 b6 b7C
FBI - SEAT
DB Cooper-29715OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY TH EDITION OSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: \SAC, SEATTLE (164-479)
DATE: 3/29/72
FROM
$AC, TAMPA (164-110) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
SUB- M - L x
Re Bureau airtel to all offices dated 11/29/71.
For information of Seattle, the distribution of ransom list, description and composite drawing have been sent to all major police departments in the
For information of Seattle, the distribution of ransom list, description and composite drawing have been sent to all major police departments in the Tampa Division. Contact with known parachute and skydiving clubs have failed to develop any suspects. 2 - Seattle 1 - Tampa CAL:cb (3),
Sub L. 81- 2657 164-19-
SE RØ INDEXED SERIALIZED MA FILED MM APR1/ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
St JOHN
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-297163/29/72
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NOR.JAK
ReSEairtel, 2/14/72,
Contact with sport parachute clubs, parachute schools, and USPA Area Safety Officers in the Sacramento Division, as listed in enclosure to reairtel, has produced no pertinent information relating to the possible identi- fication of UNSUB in this case. All persons contacted were keenly aware of the Bureau's investigative interest in NORJAK and had seen the artist's conception of the UNSUB in national parachute magazines or through the news media in late November, 1971.
All persons contacted were keenly aware of the Bureau's investigative interest in NORJAK and had seen the artist's conception of the UNSUB in national parachute magazines or through the news media in late November, 1971.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. (2- Seattle (RM) 1 - Sacramento WAW: epg (3)
APR 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE Suc. L 164-81-2619 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED In FILED Um 5
DB Cooper-297173/17/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (RUC)
HORJAK 00: SEARELE
Ro Jacksonville airtel to Sonttle, 1/20/72, and Seattle letter to San Francisco, 2/4/72.
The following investigation was conducted by the Jackconville Division; b6 b7C
On 2/3/72,
Pensacola Flying Cervico, Pensacola, Fla., adviced SA
the only parachuting in the area is handled at the airport at Milton, Fla.
On 2/0/72. Milton Flying Service, Milton, b6 b7C
Fla., adviced SA that all oport parachuting has been terminated at Milton and there is no club in the area. Both advised they do not recognize the artist conception drawing of the subject.
On 2/11/72, and again on 3/3/72, ? Jacksonville, Fla., b6
for the U. s. Parachute Association b7C
and a
Jacksonville, but developed
Fla.
Jacksonville, Fla., b6
for the U. s. Parachute Association b7C
and a
Jacksonville, but developed
Fla., wos contacted by GA no additional information regarding identity of the subject of this case. He did advice that an article has recently been publiched in "ihe Parachutist", the monthly nowo magazine of the USPA, soliciting assistance from its members in attempt to identify the unknown subject, which article featured the artist conception of the unknown subject.
He Was advised that the only known reward money offered to date in captioned code is a $5,000 reward being offered by the "Seattle Poot-Intelligencer", Seattle, Wachington.
2 - Seattle 1 - Jacksonville GHM: vyb (3)
Sub . L.
164-81-2521
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /2 FILED LAR MAR 2 2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
/
DB Cooper-29718MAY 1962 COITION OSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101+11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, KANSAS CITY
DATE:
3/15/72
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, KANSAS CITY
DATE:
3/15/72
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
For information of receiving office:
List of names and addresses of those persons having parachute jumping clubs or involved with clubs in the Arizona, reveal Tucson, Arizona. Attempts to contact Arizona, were negative.
b6
in Tucson, b7C
Person in position to know advised on 3/10/72, that
had moved on
b6 b7C
Forbes AFB, Kansas.
LEADS
KANSAS CITY DIVISION
AT TOPEKA, KANSAS
Attempt to contact and show photo of unsub send such to office of origin.
at Forbes AFB b6 for information of value - b7C
Sub. L. 164-81-2520
1010-108-02 2
2 - Kansas City - Seattle (164-81)
2 - Phoenix
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/ FILED j MAR 2 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE ign
HDT: cd ( 6) Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-29719S/3/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, BOSTON
FROM:	SAC, NEW HAVEN (164-77) (?)
SUBJECT:	HOEJAK

b6 b7C
On 1/31/72, Conn.
on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-29719S/3/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, BOSTON
FROM:	SAC, NEW HAVEN (164-77) (?)
SUBJECT:	HOEJAK

b6 b7C
On 1/31/72, Conn. Parachutists, Inc., Ellington Airport, Ellington, Conn., provided a list of Skydiving Conference Sites in the Northeast, and their respective contact personnel.
LEADS:
BOSTON
&t Turmerfalls, Massachusetts b6 b7C
t Attempt to contact
at Turnerfalls Airport and follow lead, which is sot out bolos for all recipient offices.
At Pepperrill, Massachusetts
b6 b7C
Attempt to contact (PH), at Pepperrill Airport and follon lesd, which is sot out belos for all recipient offices. b6 b7C
At North Quincy, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact Northeastern Conferences, at North Quincy Airport and follow lead, which is set cut bolos for all recipient offices.
6-Boatos 2-Albany, 2)Rev Hayin
(30)
2
Seattle (XIxx) 1. The /
+64-7719
Sub.L. 164-81-25H
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_14 FILED 3
MAR .1.@ 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
Fis
DB Cooper-29720 WH 104-77
At Orange, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact the Orange Sport Parachuting Centor, at Orange, Mass.
@ 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
Fis
DB Cooper-29720 WH 104-77
At Orange, Massachusetts
Attempt to contact the Orange Sport Parachuting Centor, at Orange, Mass., and follow load, which is set out below Et all recipient offices.
ALBANY: At Greene, New York
Attempt to contact at Greone Sport b6 Parachute Contor, Greeno, New York, and toilow load, which is seè cut below for all recipient offices.
b7C
All recipient offices are requested to exhibit artist's conception of DAN COOPER, and interview regarding knowledge of the subjects
DB Cooper-29721SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/10/72
P SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC) NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Alexandria letter to Seattle, 3/2/72; and Richmond letter to Alexandria, 2/3/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are three copies of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted at Manassas, Va., to locate subject through interviews of individuals set out as leads in referenced Richmond communication. 2)- Seattle (Enc. 3) 1 - Alexandria DFB: pdk (3)
Sub. L 164-81-2485
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 124 FILED MAR 1 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
6
200
DB Cooper-29722AX 164-72 DFB: pdk (1)
b6 b7C
The following
L 164-81-2485
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 124 FILED MAR 1 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
6
200
DB Cooper-29722AX 164-72 DFB: pdk (1)
b6 b7C
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Manassas, Virginia, on March 1, 1972:
was contacted and he advised he is
home phone employed as at Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Virginia. has been employed for
approximately has been a sky diver
since approximately 1966 and he is currently a member of the St. Michael's Angels Sky Diving Club.
advised he has seen the composite photo of the subject, D. COOPER, in the January, 1972, issue of Parachute, a sky diving magazine. knows of no one who resembles the composite of COOPER.
b6 b7C
Sub. L 164-81-4484
SS ARCHED INDEXED MARIONIZED FILSA MAR 1 7 1972 FBI-54711LE
4
DB Cooper-29723$/2/72
SAC, SEATTLE (161-81)
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Ro Richmond letter to Alexandria, 2/3/72.
Euclosed for Seattle and WFO are two copies each of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in the Alexandria Division to locate subject through inter- view of individuals set out as leads in referenced communi- cation.
two copies each of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in the Alexandria Division to locate subject through inter- view of individuals set out as leads in referenced communi- cation.
Any leads to be developed from enclosed insert being loft to the discretion of the 00.
LEAD:
ALEXANDRIA
AT MANASSAS, VA .: Locate and interview
b6 b7C
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 2) 2 ~ WFO (164-169) (Enc. 2) 2 - Alexandria (164-81)
JJS: kma (G)
Lub.L "ARMED And JANa vida 164-81-2433
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 111 FILED MAR 08 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-29724AX 164-72 SE 164-81 JJS: kma (1)
The following investigation was conducted by SA , at Culpeper, Virginia:
Culpeper Municipal Airport, Route 677, advised on February 15, 1972, the Tri-Par Sky Diving Club operates on weekends at Culpeper Municipal Air- port. The who resides
Connecticut, telephone
stated after observing an FBI composite drawing of D. B. COOPER that the drawing does not resemble any member of the Tri-Par Club who is known to him. suggested be contacted for the names of each member of the club and that they be shown the composite drawing inas- much as the members frequently travel nationwide to
suggested be contacted for the names of each member of the club and that they be shown the composite drawing inas- much as the members frequently travel nationwide to various sky diving meets and shows and may recall COOPER as a participant.
further advised the Tri-Par Club does not meet regularly in Culpeper and he could provide no date when
b6 b7C or other club members could be contacted.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
which
Virginia, advised office at Richmond, Virginia, where he would be able to be contacted. The address is Richmond, Virginia, 23219, telephone or
has an b6 b7C
b6 b7C
ary 23, 1972, at his residence was contacted on Febru-
b6 b7C
1 Virginia. advised that he is a sky diver and knows many of the people actively in- volved in sky diving in the Virginia area.
advised he has seen the composite photo of the subject, D. COOPER, in the January, 1972, issue of Parachute, a sky 164-81-2432
Sub. L
C2/03:39 INDEXED CENAFEED FILED
MAR B71972 FRI-Sunl ILE ale
DB Cooper-29725
56 b7C
b6 b7C2/28/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, COLUMBIA (164-48) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re SE airtel to CO 2/2/72, and CO SAC memo, dated
L
C2/03:39 INDEXED CENAFEED FILED
MAR B71972 FRI-Sunl ILE ale
DB Cooper-29725
56 b7C
b6 b7C2/28/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, COLUMBIA (164-48) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re SE airtel to CO 2/2/72, and CO SAC memo, dated 1/6/71.
The following person were contacted on 2/8,11/72, at Aviation Schools, Columbia, S. C., by SA TRENT D. SIPLE and were shown composite drawings of unknown subject With and without glasses. None were able to identify this person as anyone they Knew:
b6 b7C
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Metropolitan Airport ? , Columbia
, Owens Air Field
advised the only parachute group in this area is located at Barnwell, S. C.
b6 b7C
Columbia is in the process of making additional copies of the unknown subject without glasses for the Columbia Resident Agencies. Seattle will be advised of these contacts.
LEADS:
COLUMBIA DIVISION
2-Seattle 2-Columbia TDS/nbb (4)
Sub. L 164-81-2486
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /221, FILED MAR 4 ) 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
f
DB Cooper-297272/10/72
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P)
NORJAK
Sub E C D L
Re WTO airtel to Bureau, dated 1/24/72.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /221, FILED MAR 4 ) 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
f
DB Cooper-297272/10/72
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P)
NORJAK
Sub E C D L
Re WTO airtel to Bureau, dated 1/24/72.
Enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy for each of the February, 1972, issue of "Air Line Pilot," the monthly magazine of the Air Line Pilot's Association (ALPA) .
Re Air Line Pilot's Association"
b6 b7C
On 2/10/72, enclosed magazines were received by
WFO from ALPA, 1329 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. (WDC). Page 29 of the magazine contains information and composite photographs concerning captioned matter.
As previously noted in re airtel, this magazine has a world wide circulation of over 40,000.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
Magazine in Main fels unly
2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) 2) - Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 1) Recy 1 - WFO
CWH: jh (5)
antes
Sub L 22.50.
164-81-235
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. 175 FILED FEB 1 4 1972
FBI - SEATTLE SAC IN.
A
Jamey - 7
DB Cooper-29729FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/10/72
Transmit the following in
:
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority)
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) From: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) Subject: .
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/10/72
Transmit the following in
:
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority)
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) From: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) Subject: . NORJAK 00: SEATTLE UNSUE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ReBUairtel to Albany, 12/7/71, and Seattle nitel to Butte, Montana, 12/20/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of investigative insert reflecting investigation within the Phoenix Division, and two copies of an administrative insert. LEAD
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT TUCSON, ARIZONA
Will contact appropriate information to secure photo-
graph of and/or any necessary information to possibly eliminate as a suspect in this matter.
29 Seattle( Encls.4) Phoenix
REL/pap (3)
Sub.L 164-81-2400 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED __._ FILED FEB 1 4 1972 FBI · SEATTLE iga
b6 b7C
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per DB Cooper-29730PX 164-100 REL/pap 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Phoenix, Arizona : b6 b7C
On December 6, 1971, a memo to all agents, including an artist's conception of the unknown subject, was disseminated in the Phoenix Division regarding the subject's hijacking.
164-100 REL/pap 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Phoenix, Arizona : b6 b7C
On December 6, 1971, a memo to all agents, including an artist's conception of the unknown subject, was disseminated in the Phoenix Division regarding the subject's hijacking.
The following investigation was conducted by SA , at Phoenix, Arizona : 
b6 b7C
On December 31, 1971, a memo was disseminated to each resident agency within the Phoenix Division requesting that all parachute clubs and associations be contacted for possible infor- mation concerning the unknown subject.
The following investigation was conducted by SA , at Flagstaff, Arizona: b6 b7C
On December 18, 1971, + Coconino County Sheriff's office, advised that there were no known parachute clubs or associations within the area of the Flagstaff resident agency area.
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Kingman, Arizona: b6 b7C
Contacts with local law enforcement agencies reveal there are not any parachute clubs in Mohave County, Arizona.
The following investigation was conducted by SA , at Phoenix, Arizona :
b6 b7C
On December 20, 1971,
b7C U.
The following investigation was conducted by SA , at Phoenix, Arizona :
b6 b7C
On December 20, 1971,
b7C U. S. Parachute b6 Service, 6876 East Baseline, Mesa, Arizona, was contacted regarding captioned matter. He stated the only person he would consider capable of performing subject hijacking would be a parachutist named However, he advised was approximately of the Unsub.
and did not match the description
164-81-2399Sub.L
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED FEB
SER 74/1972 FBI -SCAI ILE
SÃO
DB Cooper-29731PX 164-100 REL/pap 2
stated of the Regional Office of b6 b7C
the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Sky Harbor Airport, Phoenix, would have a photograph of in the event it was necessary to pursue this line of investigation any further.
stated the only man named to his knowledge was a He further advised, however, that did not match the
in Coolidge, Arizona.
description of the Unknown subject.
furnished the following list of names and addresses of those persons having parachute jumping clubs or involved with the clubs in the Arizona area :
b6 b7C
b6
furnished the following list of names and addresses of those persons having parachute jumping clubs or involved with the clubs in the Arizona area :
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Sky-Hi Pioneers
(Club: 40th Street, north of Bell Road)
Southwest Aviation
1800 W. Deer Valley Drive Deer Valley Airport Phoenix, Arizona Phone 942-3691 (Owns aircraft used Coolidge/Florence Airport)
Parachuting Limited
at Coolidge Airport)
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-29732 PX 164-100 REL/pap 3
Rebel Skydivers
of Rebel Skydivers)
Sky Sport, Inc.
b6
b7C
at Ryan Field, Tucson)
On December 21, 1971, and December 28, 1971, attempts were made to contact ? Federal Aviation Administration b6 b7C
(FAA) which met with negative results.
On January 4, 1972, attempts to contact , met with negative results. ,
On January 5, 1972,
, was interviewed at his place of employment, :
b6 b7C
" stated he is the
b6
b7C
for the U. S. parachute association for the Phoenix-Coolidge, Arizona area. He advised that the artist's conception of the unknown subject does mot at all resemble .
further stated the artist's conception did
b6 not resemble any of those persons known to him that are associated,
further stated the artist's conception did
b6 not resemble any of those persons known to him that are associated, b7C with parachute jumping in the state of Arizona. was
given a copy of the artist's conception and was requested to contact the Phoenix FBI office in the event he encountered someone that resembled the Unknown subject.
DB Cooper-29733PX 164-100 REL: 1mb 5
b6
(Winslow, Arizona, Airport) b7C
Flagstaff Air-Soaring Club)
SA
The following investigation was conducted by , at Phoenix, Arizona : b6 b7C
On January 19, 1972, a memorandum to all Agents was disseminated throughout the Phoenix Division noting that all local informants and sources be contacted for information of lead value concerning NORJAK.
On January 26, 1972, stated
b6 b7C
that jumps in Phoenix. She advised she is familiar
with a jumper named + but that he in no way, resembles the artist's conception of the Unknown Subject. She stated the artist's conception did not resemble any one she is acquainted with in the field of parachute jumping in the State of Arizona.
She stated the artist's conception did not resemble any one she is acquainted with in the field of parachute jumping in the State of Arizona.
was given a copy of the artist's conception for future reference.
On January 26, 1972, ani January 31, 1972, attempts to contact Southwest Aviation, 1800 West Deer Valley b6 Drive, Deer Valley Airport, met with negative results. b7C
b6
b7C
DB Cooper-29735PX 164-100 REL : 1mb 1
ADMINISTRATIVE
The following sources were contacted by SA
negative results:
b6
for information of lead Value with b7C b7D
Sub.L 164-81-2398 SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIA CED MORE: Az. FEB####1972 FBI -SEALLE 1
`DB Cooper-297372-14-72
A IRTEL AZR HA IL
TO
: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-61) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Be Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 2-11-72.
Enclosed herewith are two xerox copies of listings of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Affiliated Clubs, Drop Zones, Area Safety Officers, FAA Officers, and Certified Parachute Lofts within the State of California.
USPA membership lists in the Sacramento area are not being forwarded as requested since it is not deemed necessary at this
USPA membership lists in the Sacramento area are not being forwarded as requested since it is not deemed necessary at this time to contact each individual member regarding subject.
Sacramento division may limit contacts and exhibition of subject's photograph to official representatives of USPA Clube, Drop Zones, Safety Officers, and Lofts within its territories as contained in the enclosed list,
2 - Sacramento (Enclosures 2) - Seattle 3
caSJ/ks# (5)
orig list 57
SUB L
DB Cooper-29738 Sub. L.
164-81-2275THE UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION IS:
* The national parachuting association of the United States of America,
. A non-profit division of the National Aeronautic Association.
. The official representative of the Federation Aeronautique Inter- nationale for parachuting in the United States.
. A national representative body in the United States for parachutists, parachute riggers, and the parachute industry.
* The national sanctioning body of sport parachuting competition in this nation.
. YOUR VOICE in parachuting in the United States.
* The national sanctioning body of sport parachuting competition in this nation.
. YOUR VOICE in parachuting in the United States.
THE UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION DOES:
* Promote safety in parachuting and establish safety standards and recommended procedures for safe jumping.
. Promote and sanction competitive sport parachuting and establish standards for competition.
· Supervise and document officially all record attempts in the field of parachuting.
. Encourage unity among all persons interested in parachuting.
. Encourage the study and knowledge of parachuting among the mem- bership and the general public.
. Compile, edit, and publish monthly information regarding the sport and science of parachuting.
. Cooperate with all governmental agencies dealing with aeronautics in order to promote the public safety.
. Select and train the United States Parachute Team for international competition.
. Foster and encourage the development of parachuting as an inter- collegiate sport, through its affiliate, the National Coligiate Parachuting League.
Foster and encourage the development of parachuting as an inter- collegiate sport, through its affiliate, the National Coligiate Parachuting League.
* Cooperate with other sporting aviation groups in the preservation and promotion of sponing and general aviation activities within the United States.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION GIVES YOU:
. A subscription to PARACHUTIST, the world's largest parachuting publication, a national monthly news pictorial and technical magazine which is the official publication of USPA.
· Insurance protection . . . $10/$20,000 Public Liability and $5,000 Property Damage insurance.
. Eligibility for competition in USPA-sanctioned meets.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NORJAKK 00: SE
ReSCairtel, 12/21/71.
Seattle is requested to provide information concerning USPA clubs and membership in Sacramento Division. ( 2 )- Seattle (RM) I - Sacramento WAW: eps (3)
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re Sacramento tel 12/13/71 and San Francisco tel 12/14/71, concerning obtaining list of United States Parachute Association Clubs and Members.
DB Cooper-2976912/21/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re Sacramento tel 12/13/71 and San Francisco tel 12/14/71, concerning obtaining list of United States Parachute Association Clubs and Members.
Referenced San Francisco tel set forth that a list of all affiliated clubs of USPA for entire United States already furnished Seattle along with an index of membership that association for California.
Seattle requested provide above information to Sacramento for handling of this case in their division.
2 - Seattle 2 - Sacramento WAW :mal (4)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription 12/3/71
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a passenger on Northwest flight , phone b7C 305. on November 24, 1971, provided the following information:
After the airplane landed in Seattle, she observed the hijacker leave the seat in which he was seated and proceeded to the restroom at the rear of the plane, He remained there for about a minute. When he returned from the restroom, she observed the hijacker carrying a dark colored attache case in both of his arms.
When he returned from the restroom, she observed the hijacker carrying a dark colored attache case in both of his arms. The case was on its side. On top of the case was a bag.
described this bag as follows:
Approximately 4" deep, width and height approximately the same as the width and height of the attache case. The bag was of cloth composition, possibly manila or burlap. The bag was of a light color, possibly very light yellow and possibly with a very light pink tinge. stated that she thinks the bag was fairly smooth on the side which was up. stated she did not, at anytime, see what was in the bag. She has no idea what was in the bag.
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Dole dictaled 12/3/71
This document contoins neither recommendollons nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is laaned to your agoncy; Il ond Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-29771 2/9/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, KNOXVILLE (164-35) (₽) NORJAK
Re Bureau airtel to all offices 12/7/71.
DB Cooper-29771 2/9/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, KNOXVILLE (164-35) (₽) NORJAK
Re Bureau airtel to all offices 12/7/71.
For information Scattle Office, the composite drawing of the unknown subject has been disseminated to all parachute clubs and associated groups in the Knoxville Division. Personal contacts have been made with key members of such organizations.
Since no information of positive nature obtained, complete details such requires not been forwarded to office of origin.
Seattle will be advised of any pertinent information developed. 2 - Seattle 2 - Knoxville
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FBI
Date:
2/11/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAG, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (P)
NORJACK
SA
Re Jacksonville airtel to Seattle, dated 1/20/72.
The following investigation was conducted by
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AT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
On 2/2/72, U.
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAG, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (P)
NORJACK
SA
Re Jacksonville airtel to Seattle, dated 1/20/72.
The following investigation was conducted by
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AT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
On 2/2/72, U. S. Deputy Marshal
advised he of the Tahlequah Sky Divers Club at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. advised there are approximately 30 members in the Club and none of the them are at all similar to the artist's conception Of DAN COOPER nor is there anyone in the club with a name similar to DAN COOPER. advised the Sky Diver World Meet is scheduled to take place at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, during August of 1972, and the National Meet taking place between June 19 and 27, 1972.
advised of Tahlequah, Oklahong, would head the committee for the World Meet and he
would help on the committee for the National Meet at
Tahlequah. advised he will be happy to circulate the photo of the artist's conception among members of the Tahlequah Sky Divers during the coming meets to attempt to locate DAN COOPER . 2 - Seattle
2 - Oklahoma City
FLP: dran
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
Re Seattle letter to Alexandria, 1/26/72. Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of Richmond letter to Alexandria, 12/30/71.
On 2/3/72,
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Va., advised that the only other sky diving club he was aware of in the northern Virginia area with the exception of military clubs is the Tri-Par Club located in Culpeper, Va. stated he believed the club operates out of the Culpeper Municipal Airport.
LEAD
ALEXANDRIA
AT CULPEPER, VA. Will contact Tri-Par Club, in order to determine from the membership of the Tri-Par Club if any of their members or past members could possibly be identical to unknown subject.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2/- Seattle (Enc. 1) 3 - Alexandria JJS: pắk (5)
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ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, ALEXANDRIA
DATE: 12/30/71
FROM MAR, RICHMOND (164-74) -P-
SUBJECT:IGRJAK (00: SEATTLE)
In an effort to locate and identify sky diving clubs in the Richmond, Virginia territory, contact was made with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , . GADO, Byrd Field, Sandston, Virginia, and although FAA does not license these clubs, they did maintain a list of clubs in their territory, which was compiled in 1967.
The list furnished by FAA does not cover the Virginia counties of Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Culpeper and Stafford and all counties of Virginia north of these. These counties are covered by the FAA, FSDO, Washington Ilational Airport, Washington, D. C.
Furthermore, the FAA list did not cover Virginia counties Giles, Pulaski and Carroll or the Virginia counties west of these. The counties in this area are covered by,. the FLA, GADO, Kanawha. County Airport, Administration Building, Charleston, West Virginia.
The counties in this area are covered by,. the FLA, GADO, Kanawha. County Airport, Administration Building, Charleston, West Virginia.
The following sky diver clubs as furnished by FAA are located in the Norfolk territory:
1. Norfolk Sky Divers - to be contacted through Newport News, Virginia.
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2. Peninsula Sky divers - to be contacted through Yorktom, Virginia.
3. Tidewater Nevy Sky Divers - to be contacted through the U. S. 'Naval. Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. This club meets at NAS, Occana, Virginia.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payro
3440-506OPTIONAL FORM NO. to
MAY 12 FOITICH
CSA FPMR (41 CFn) so :- 11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA
DATE:
2/3/72
FROM
:
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74) - P -
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Enclosed for Alexandria, Norfolk, and Seattle are 2 copies each of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in Richmond
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA
DATE:
2/3/72
FROM
:
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74) - P -
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Enclosed for Alexandria, Norfolk, and Seattle are 2 copies each of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in Richmond Division to locate subject through licensed sky divers in the State of Virginia.
The following leads are set forth based on inves- tigation made at the Virginia Division of Aeronautics, Richmond, Va .:
LEADS:
ALEXANDRIA:
AT ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:
1. Locate and interview
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2. Locate and interview
3. Locate and interview Greenwood Flying Service, Culpeper, Va.
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4. Locate and interview - Fauquier Air Park Drop Zone Alexandria, Va. 2
3 - Alexandria (Encl. 2) - Norfolk (Encl. 2) Seattle (164-81) (Encl. 2) 4 - Richmond DMC/Isw (11)
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5010.508RH 164-74 DMC/1sw 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Fort Lee, Virginia:
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On December 16, 1971, Fort Lee, Virginia, advised that the Fort Lee Sky Divers is no longer in existence as a club.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Fort Lee, Virginia:
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On December 16, 1971, Fort Lee, Virginia, advised that the Fort Lee Sky Divers is no longer in existence as a club. All persons at Fort Lee interested in parachute jumping go to the Lynchburg, Virginia area or the club in Norfolk, Virginia, or the one at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
stated he knew of no jumper named COOPER or of any jumper who might fit the description as characterized by the artist conception shown to him.
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ffurther checked the personnel list at Fort Lee, Virginia for anyone by the name of COOPER and could locate none.
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stated that he believes all parachute clubs are registered with the United States Parachute Association, P. O. Box 109, Monterey, California, 93940.
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SA
The following investigation was conducted by at Richmond, Virginia:
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On January 17, 1972,
Richmond, Virginia, advised that he
He knows of no members by the name of COOPER, nor does he recall any member fitting the description of the artist conception of the Unknown Subject.
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On January 18, 1972, Division of Aeronautics, Virginia State Corporation Commission, furnished for review
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On January 18, 1972, Division of Aeronautics, Virginia State Corporation Commission, furnished for review records of all licensed parachutists as Sub. L 164-81-2213 SE ARCHEI) INCLKLO :
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well as drop areas in the State of Virginia. Inasmuch as the Unknown Subject in this case is described as in his mid-forties, all parachutists whose birthdate was recorded with the Division of Aeronautics that would come close to this age bracket were listed as well as those jumpers named COOPER. This listing is as follows:
NAME
BIRTHDATE
ADDRESS
Richmond, Virginia
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Buchanan, Virginia
McLean, Virginia
Madison
Heights, Virginia
Virginia
Waynesboro,
Lynchburg,
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Virginia
Virginia
Staunton,
Charlottesville, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
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Alexandria, Virginia
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Manassas, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
The following are those companies being issued permanent drop zone permits by the Virginia Division of Aeronautics:
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Manassas, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
The following are those companies being issued permanent drop zone permits by the Virginia Division of Aeronautics:
Greenwood's Flying Service Culpeper, Virginia Municipal Airport
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Shenandoah Valley Sky Divers Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro, Virginia
Staunton, Virginia
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New London Sky Divers
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Lynchburg, Virginia
New Castle International Airport Drop Zone
Salem, Virginia
Warrenton - Fauquier Air Park
Alexandria, Virginia
Peninsula Sky Divers West Point. Virginia Airport Drop Zone
Virginia and Hampton, Virginia
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Suffolk Municipal Airport Drop Zone at Kale's Aviation Service
, Suffolk, Virginia
Flying Circus Airdrome Drop Zone Fauquier County, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia and
Fairfax, Virginia.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1H2 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.# UNITED STATES Memorandum
ERNMENT
TO *
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/26/72
FROM
:SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
SUBJECT:NORJAK
12/30/71.
Re Richmond letter to Alexandria and Seattle
On 12/14/72, information regarding the captioned matter was disseminated to all agents
Re Richmond letter to Alexandria and Seattle
On 12/14/72, information regarding the captioned matter was disseminated to all agents in the Alexandria Division.
Contacts with local, Washington National Airport, and Dulles International Airport police were negative. Informant contacts provided no information regarding the captioned matter. All logical sources have been contacted with negative results.
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On 1/18/72, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington National Airport, advised that his office does not keep any records of skydiving clubs. stated that Hartwood Aviation, Inc., Hartwood, Virginia, would have knowledge of the skydiving clubs in the Northern Virginia area. 
LEAD: :
ALEXANDRIA:
AT HARTWOOD, VIRGINIA
Will contact' Hartwood Aviation, Inc., telephone 703-752-4784, Hartwood, Virginia, in an effort to obtain à list of skydiving club's in the Virginia counties of Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Culpeper, and Stafford and all counties north of these.
5 (2)- Seattle. (164-81) I - Richmond (164-74), (Info.
of skydiving club's in the Virginia counties of Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Culpeper, and Stafford and all counties north of these.
5 (2)- Seattle. (164-81) I - Richmond (164-74), (Info.) 3 - Alexandria (164-72) JJS/pll (6)
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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#DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
1/26/72
SACI SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
NORJAK
Lub."
Enclosed for the Bureau and for Seattle is one copy each of the January, 1972 issue of the "Parachutist," the monthly publication of the U.S. Parachute Association.
On page 3 is the artist's conception of the UNSUB, along with his description, and. a notice to contact the nearest FBI Office if any information is received which might lead to his identity.
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TO:
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TO:	DIRECTOR,	FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, WFO	(164-169) (P)

NORJAK
ReBureau teletype to wro, dated 12/30/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau is one and for Seattle two copies of the January, 1972, issue of the "Pilot Bulletin," the monthly publication of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Re Air Line Pilots Association:
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On 1/7/72, ALPA, 1329 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (DC), advised that the "Pilot Bulletin" has a circulation of 31,000 and that the bulletin is currently being mailed to ALPA members.
It is noted that page 7 of the bulletin contains composite photographs and descriptive data concerning unsub involved in captioned matter along with a brief editorial which was written by
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2 - Bureau (Enc. 1)
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Cnc. 2) 1 - TO
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DB Cooper-29787COOPER IS N 'ROBIN HOOD'
Despite some attempts
164-81-2075
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DB Cooper-29787COOPER IS N 'ROBIN HOOD'
Despite some attempts to prove otherwise through opportunism and commercialism, the person who labels himself as. "D. B. Cooper" is -- if he is still alive -- no modern-day Robin Hood. He is a thief and a criminal of the highest order. He demonstrated more than passing knowledge of the air en- vironment, especially parachuting. It is possible that "D. B. Cooper's" path may have crossed that of airline per- sonnel -- and airline pilots -- at some time under another name. He is re- ported to have a bitter hatred against the airlines -- he may have worked for one.
For these reasons PILOT BULLETIN is printing the specifications of the criminal that extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines on Nov. 24, 1971. Two artist drawings of "Cooper" are included in the hopes they may prod the memories of ALPA members who may have seen or known him in the past.
The Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion describes the man as follows: Race: White Age: Mid-40s
Artists sketch of Cooper with and without glasses
Height: 5 feet 10
The Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion describes the man as follows: Race: White Age: Mid-40s
Artists sketch of Cooper with and without glasses
Height: 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin ap- pearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, nor- mal style, parted on left, combed back, sideburns, low ear level Eyes: Possibly brown; during lat- ter part of flight put on dark wrap- around sunglasses with dark rims Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristic: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter-tip cigarettes
Wearing apparel: Black suit, white shirt, narrow black tie, black dress suit, black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat, brown shoes; carried paper bag 4 inches by 12 inches by 14 inches and dark briefcase or attache case
If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this in- dividual, please contact the nearest FBI office.
ALPA PRESSES FOR ACTION ON MID-AIR COLLISIONS
Pointing to a "needless slaughter" resulting from 70 mid-air collisions of U.
ALPA PRESSES FOR ACTION ON MID-AIR COLLISIONS
Pointing to a "needless slaughter" resulting from 70 mid-air collisions of U. S. airliners in the past 25 years, ALPA urged congressional action to make collision avoidance equipment a mandatory requirement for all aircraft operating in government-controlled airspace.
In testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation on Dec. 1, the Association emphasized the in- creasing hazards of mid-air accidents. A study made by the Department of Transportation, ALPA said, projected that by 1980 there would be approx- imately 10 mid-air collisions occur- ring each year. In 1971, there were four such tragedies.
ALPA recommended two govem- ment actions that should be taken im- mediately to reduce or eliminate the mid-air collision hazard:
"The first of these requires on im- mediate decision on the part of the U. S. government that the use of an ade- quate collision avoidance system or proximity warning indicator should be made mandatory for every aircraft
operated within controlled airspace.
government that the use of an ade- quate collision avoidance system or proximity warning indicator should be made mandatory for every aircraft
operated within controlled airspace.
"The other action requires that the Federal Aviation Administration take a more realistic and sophisticated approach to inflight segregation of military and general aviation aircraft from airline and other high performance civil aircraft."
In addition to these recommenda- tions, ALPA asked for a live evalua- tion of the several collision avoidance systems now available. Recognizing that installation of these systems would entail particular burdens for light plane owner, ALPA called for devel- opment of a plan to help them finance this hardware.
Although ALPA does not endorse any particular equipment now being offered as solutions to the collision problem, it supported the Senate bill under consideration (S. 2264), which would facilitate the installation of collision avoidance devices. "The establishment of definite compliance dates, " ALPA said, "will also empha- size the urgency of the problem and take it out of the 'study' category.
"The establishment of definite compliance dates, " ALPA said, "will also empha- size the urgency of the problem and take it out of the 'study' category."
FAA Continuing Taxiway - Exit Identification Lighting Test At JFK And Newark
The September 1971 PILOT BUL- LETIN announced the beginning of testing of taxiway exit lighting on Newark runway 4L-22R. Now the test is ready to be implemented at JFK runway 31R-13L. The runway ends show red threshold lights at the for ends. Green flush centerline lights at runway and taxiway intersections are the main features of the test, along with green curved lead-out lights at the center taxiway exit.
The airlines have probably al- ready issued information and proce- dures to pilots operating into these airports. FAA will provide additional information. ALPA requests that pi- lots cooperate in this evaluation. Please send a copy of your conclusions to the ALPA Engineering and Air Safe- ty Department for information purposes.
DB Cooper-29789
7OTECTIVE
ALLE
ENY - MOHAWK LABOR PROVISIONS RECOMMENDED
For the second time in less than a week a CAB hearing examiner sup- ported a position long urged by ALPA
DB Cooper-29789
7OTECTIVE
ALLE
ENY - MOHAWK LABOR PROVISIONS RECOMMENDED
For the second time in less than a week a CAB hearing examiner sup- ported a position long urged by ALPA and recommended sweeping changes in the labor protective conditions tra- ditionally imposed in merger cases. (PILOT BULLETIN, November, page 1). In his recommended decision approving the Allegheny-Mohawk merger, Examiner Merritt Ruhlen re- jected the position of the carriers that the so-called "standard" provisions first imposed in the United-Capital merger case over a decade ago should be imposed again without change. Addressing himself directly to the changes in the provisions recommended by ALPA, Ruhlen wrote: "It is nec- essary to consider the suggested changes on their merits rather than to rely on a decision of 10 years ago made in a different economic climate upon a different factual basis."
Ruhlen's recommended decision endorsed the following changes in the standard provisions urged by ALPA:
(1) A shifting of the burden of proof under the United-Capital for- mula so that a claiming employe would be required to do nothing more than show that a merger occurred and that his
urged by ALPA:
(1) A shifting of the burden of proof under the United-Capital for- mula so that a claiming employe would be required to do nothing more than show that a merger occurred and that his condition of employment changed adversely. Should the employer con- tend that the change was the result of some factor other than the merger, the burden would be on the employer to establish that contention through the production of evidence. (Under the United-Capital formula, an employe must carry the virtually impossible burden of showing that his change in employment was caused "solely" by the merger and no other cause.)
(2) A change in the compensation for a displaced employe to include average compensation during the base period plus "subsequent wage increases" for the duration of the protection per- iod. (United-Capital excluded all such increases.)
(3) A change in the base period used for determining average compen-
sation to the one-year period "imme- diately prior to (the employe's) dis- placement" rather than one year prior to the merger as under the United- Capital provisions.
(4) An extension of the protec- tive provisions'coverage to all em- ployes whose job status may be
(4) An extension of the protec- tive provisions'coverage to all em- ployes whose job status may be changed by a carrier's rearranging of its work force in anticipation of a merger regardless of the date on which such a rearrangement actually takes place.
Examiner Ruhlen's decision is now subject to review and amendment by the full CAB as well as final approval by President Nixon before it may take effect. ALPA attorneys have filed briefs in both the Delta-Northeast and Allegheny-Mohawk merger cases urging that the specific differences of the alteration in labor protective pro- visions recommended by the two hear- ing examiners be rationalized in such a manner as to preserve the most sub- stantial changes in the old and in- adequate United-Capital formula.
BOSTON PILOTS BRIEFED ON BENEFITS.
Pilot retirement and insurance benefits was the subject of a presenta- tion by ALPA's Retirement and Insur- ance Department in early December. The purpose of the experimental pro- gram was to present directly to pilots an analysis of their benefits and op- tions in both the retirement and insur-
The purpose of the experimental pro- gram was to present directly to pilots an analysis of their benefits and op- tions in both the retirement and insur- ance areas.
Eastern pilots' benefits were cho- sen for the analysis and the presenta- tion was made at Boston's Logan Air- port on Dec. 2-3 by ALPA Field Rep- resentative Rhoads Donovan and Insur- ance Analyst Stuart Hall,
The program was a formal presen- tation by both representatives with the help of visual aids that outlined the Eastern Pilots' Fixed (A) and Variable
(B) Retirement Benefit Plans and the Group Insurance Program. Pilots were encouraged to ask questions and forms were provided for more detailed prob- lems that could be answered through the Retirement and Insurance Depart- ment at ALPA's Home Office in Wash- ington.
The experimental presentation was basically successful. One problem area, however, was the lack of suffi- cient advance notice, which resulted in a small attendance. Both represen- tatives felt that although attendance was minimal, the information program proved worthwhile and was well re- ceived by the pilots who were able to attend.
Both represen- tatives felt that although attendance was minimal, the information program proved worthwhile and was well re- ceived by the pilots who were able to attend.
PILOTS SHOULD SPECIFY PAYMENTS
Inasmuch as the new dues and in- surance system has billed both 1972 dues and insurance, when remitting your payment please allocate your remittance to dues and/or insurance in the space provided on the remit- tance stub. Should such an allocation be omitted, your remittance will be allocated,by the computer.
RUNWAY AT GREATER WILMINGTON AIRPORT REOPENED
ALPA has been notified as of Nov. 15, the East West (9-27) Runway at the Greater Wilmington (Del.) Airport was reopened after complete strength- ening over its 7,000-foot length to 250,000 pounds maximum gross weight tandem wheel loading.
PILOT BULLETIN
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION 1329 E STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004
Second Class Postage Paid at Washington, D.C.
DB Cooper-29790PHIL SALK NATIONAL NEWS EDITOR
PILOT BULLETIN
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS ONLY
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, 1329 E STREET, N.
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PILOT BULLETIN
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS ONLY
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, 1329 E STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004, EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS
VOL. 31, NO. 1
JANUARY 1972
ALPA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS
The Executive Board of the Assoc- iation resolved at its 14th meeting (Dec. 7-10) in Washington to register "total opposition" to FAA's proposal to impose responsibility for medical certification and surveillance of flight crew members upon the individual air carriers. The Board directed the Aero- medical-Flight Time/Duty Time Com- mittee "to take any and all steps it feels are necessary to prevent the adoption" of the proposal and instruct- ed the Association's President to "pro- vide the necessary support and resour- ces," and including "if necessary" re- convening the Executive Board for consideration "of other appropriate courses of action."
The Board, after lengthy discussion concerning the impact of the Aloha arbitration award on ALPA's crew com- plement policy, reaffirmed its "full and vigorous support of the crew com- plement policy and of all existing
agreements and
discussion concerning the impact of the Aloha arbitration award on ALPA's crew com- plement policy, reaffirmed its "full and vigorous support of the crew com- plement policy and of all existing
agreements and awards establishing the same." The Board said that consistent with the Nov. 23 arbitration award (which it noted "applied and interpret- ed the Association's policy as being founded on safety as related to the operating conditions and enviroment of the carrier involved") and consistent with post practice, the Boeing 737 crew complement policy is interpreted to require "with the concurrence of the Executive Committee and the Pre- sident" that the MEC on each airline involved assess that airline's conditions and enviromental factors "and reach a determination as to the basis of imple- mentation" of the crew complement policy. The Board ordered the Presi- dent to "cause the Association to pro- vide full support to such determina- tions" and to conclude agreements that give full effect to such determi- nations.
Finally, the Board said the Pre- sident and the Executive Committee should study and evaluate "crew co- ordination and operating techniques on all airline jet aircraft.
Finally, the Board said the Pre- sident and the Executive Committee should study and evaluate "crew co- ordination and operating techniques on all airline jet aircraft."
Other actions taken by the Exe- cutive Board include the following: Supported the Airworthiness and Performance Committee in its concern over the use of reduced-thrust takeoff procedures.
Referred a proposal that ALPA initiate an aggressive policy with FAA to establish positive control, climb and descent corridors, "a high-
LATE NEWS ROUND-UP
Revised ALPA merger policy has been adopted by the Executive Board (see page 2).
· The Department of Transportation is investigating the manner in which a Delta 880 was contaminated by radioactive leakage. DOT is attempt- ing to determine whether the cause was from faulty packaging or from handling damage.
· CAB examiner is against AAL-WAL merger plan (see page 4).
PATCO says FAA has fired four more controllers for their actions dur- ing a "sickout" in March 1970, bring-
ing the number of dismissed controllers to 80. Thirty-eight of the 80 have won their jobs back through appeals proce- dures and the courts.
for their actions dur- ing a "sickout" in March 1970, bring-
ing the number of dismissed controllers to 80. Thirty-eight of the 80 have won their jobs back through appeals proce- dures and the courts.
· ALPA opposes DOT action in AAL- WAL merger case (see page 5).
· "Cooper" is no Robin Hood (see page 7).
· NTSB and FAA officials say that a National Airlines 747, which ran afoul of turbulence, did so as the crew picked its way through thunder- storm cells using airborne radar.
· Pilots should specify payments (see page 8).
WARNING - NO IMMUNITY!
Pilots are warned that, effective Dec. 31, 1971, they are no longer provided with immunity when Near Mid-air Collision Reports (FAA Form 8020-1) are filed.
President John J. O'Donnell attempted to persuade :FAA to retain the immunity provision, but so far, without success. The ATC Committee will again seek to convince FAA that the near mid-air reporting program is useless without some protection being given to the pilot and controller, alike. As additional information becomes available, it will be reported in ALPA publications.
ly complicated subject," to the Na- tional ATC Committee, the national committee involved with this problem.
ly complicated subject," to the Na- tional ATC Committee, the national committee involved with this problem.
Noted that "it is in the best in- terest of" ALPA "to present a unified position to the government and indus- try on those subject areas which af- fect the entire membership" and re- solved "that before any pilot group or representing body of the Association takes action on subjects under the per- view of an ALPA national committee and not covered by ALPA policy, the proposed action be brought to the at- tention of the responsible national committees for their review and ana- lysis to ensure a coordinated position."
Directed the President "to ac- tively pursue" ALPA policy, adopted in 1962, "to work to bring inter- national flight duty time limits into line with domestic FAR limits." Directed the Association to insti- tute a procedure of witholding dues from flight pay loss checks.
Noted that the use of "Air Line Pilots" in the name of any organiza- tion, other than ALPA "is confusing and misleading to the membership, the public, the government and the industry and might be harmful
that the use of "Air Line Pilots" in the name of any organiza- tion, other than ALPA "is confusing and misleading to the membership, the public, the government and the industry and might be harmful to the public image of the Association," and resolved "that all members so involved refrain from any activities which gen- erate the impression that they or their organization, association or firm acts in behalf of or under the jurisdiction (Continued on page 2)
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ALPA EXECUTIVE BOARD IN ACTION
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of the Board of Directors, Executive Board, Executive Committee or under the authority of any committee of the Association," and requested the Presi- dent "to inform all persons, members or otherwise, that such action is not in the best interests of the Association and to take appropriate steps to pre- vent such use."
Directed the Association's nation- al officers to invite key members of Congress to address regular meetings of the Association's Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Interpreted Article IX, Section 4A (1) of the By-Laws to provide that a 10% dues discount will be applicable only to prepaid annual dues amount if the prepayment is less than the
Interpreted Article IX, Section 4A (1) of the By-Laws to provide that a 10% dues discount will be applicable only to prepaid annual dues amount if the prepayment is less than the total dues owed for the year.
Conferred a Commendation Award of appreciation for exceptional perfor- mance as a pilot member of the Associ-
ation upon Captain E. M. Long, Fly- ing Tiger Council 98, who on Dec. 3, 1971, completed a solo 28-day around- the-world flight covering 36,000 miles in 215 flying hours in his twin-engine Piper Navajo, setting eight world re- cords including first flight around the world landing on all seven continents, first solo flight around the world at the poles, and first flight crossing the Equator at both the prime and 180th meridians.
Noted that the finance charge on loss of license semiannual premium pay- ments has caused concern and misun- derstanding and instructed the Retire- ment & Insurance Committee to explain to ALPA membership, through the PILOT BULLETIN, the necessity for the finance charge.
Adopted the 1972 budget, with conditions, including Executive Com- mittee review and restrictions on re-
ducing individual MEC budgets.
Adopted the 1972 budget, with conditions, including Executive Com- mittee review and restrictions on re-
ducing individual MEC budgets.
Deferred action until the next regular Executive Board meeting on proposed guidelines for printing and mailing charges for council minutes, bulletins and news publications, pending a review of costs.
Resolved that the Association "strongly opposes" the American Air- lines-Western Air Lines merger and ordered action "to make known its position on this pending merger before the appropriate government bodies."
Directed the National Air Safety Coordinating Committee and the Air- worthiness and Performance Commit- tee in coordination with the Engineer- ing and Air Safety Department to con- duct a comprehensive study of the most effective means for pilot moni- toring of potential hazards to aircraft in service to be presented for consi- deration of the 15th Executive Board meeting, and delayed implementation of a resolution of the 13th Executive Board regarding monitoring of airwor- thiness directives, service bulletins, etc.
consi- deration of the 15th Executive Board meeting, and delayed implementation of a resolution of the 13th Executive Board regarding monitoring of airwor- thiness directives, service bulletins, etc.
Changed administrative proce- dures to extend the grace period for payment of Association obligations to 60 days for purposes of determining bad-standing status, and noted that this change does not amend current practices covering finance charges for delayed payments.
Revised Merger Policy Adopted By Executive Board
One of the more important actions at the Executive Board at its December 1971 meeting was the adoption of the new Merger Policy.
The major change in the new po- licy is the elimination of the "Method 1/Method 2" membership balloting . processing and insertion of a step pro- cedure for utilization of merger repre- sentatives as a guide to the solution of their seniority list integration pro- blems.
The new merger policy is not ap- plicable to any merger already pend-
ing or announced unless the respective pilot groups mutually agree to use it.
The new policy also provides safe- guards to delay action on merger of seniority lists until there is "reasonable assurance" that
The new policy also provides safe- guards to delay action on merger of seniority lists until there is "reasonable assurance" that the merger will be approved and.the government award is acceptable to the involved compa- nies.
Nominees Sought For Air Safety Award
The ALPA Engineering and Air Safety Department is calling for nominations for the 1972 Annual Air Safety Award, which will be presented at the ALPA Air Safety Forum, May 22-25, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
Procedures established for the selection of the recipient of the Award state that each local council may submit to the MEC chairman a candidate or candidates for the award and each MEC chairman may submit to the Association the nome of its candidate or candidates. Final sélection is then made
by the Executive Committee.
Each council should submit its nomina- tions to the MEC chairman as early as possi- ble because MEC chairmen are requested to forward the nominations to ALPA Secretary John Giberson no later than March 10.
New Loss Of License Classification Established
The Executive Board, at its Dec- ember meeting, established a Group Member
New Loss Of License Classification Established
The Executive Board, at its Dec- ember meeting, established a Group Member Class under the Loss of Lic- ense contract issued by Equitable Life Assurance Society. It is specifically designed to accommodate any pilot groups on whose behalf ALPA has neg- otiated Loss of License contracts. This classification allows the Group Mem- ber to have an additional amount of Loss of License benefit separate and apart from his coverage under the ALPA program, if any, to a combined maximum benefit of $2,000 regardless of income and up to $2,500 overall maximum if justified by income.
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2ALPA Blasts Administration Proposals To Increase Government Intervention In Labor Disputes
Nixon administration proposals to limit the right of airline employes to take walkout actions in deadlocked labor disputes "would constitute no- thing less than a revolution in Ameri- can labor relations," ALPA charged at a hearing before the Senate Sub- committee on Labor.
Under proposed revisions to the Railway Labor Act, the President would have authority to broaden the scope of
Under proposed revisions to the Railway Labor Act, the President would have authority to broaden the scope of government intervention in labor negotiations, thus averting pos- sible walkouts that could tie up cir service.
In a statement by the Association, it was pointed out that since 1933 there have been over 500 collective bar- gaining agreements reached with air- line pilot groups represented by ALPA. Throughout this 38-year period, there have been only 14 pilot strikes and only five of these lasted over 30 days.
The public interest, ALPA added, is more seriously jeopardized by the airlines' Mutual Aid Pact -- a "strike insurance" program under which funds from subscribing carriers are given to a struck airline. ALPA charged that a recent trend to strikes of longer dura- tion is the direct result of the avail- ability of Mutual Aid funds. "The carriers have only themselves to blame," ALPA said.
A key provision in the proposal would offer one of three new options to the President as a "final solution" to labor disputes.
A key provision in the proposal would offer one of three new options to the President as a "final solution" to labor disputes. Each involves in- creasing levels of government interven- tion following an 80-day "cooling off"
period now required when parties can- not reach agreement on contracts.
The most severe measure would be mandatory reopening of bargaining on "final offers" submitted by both sides. If agreement still cannot be reached, the President would name a three-man board, called "selectors," who would choose one of the offers, without mod- ification, as the final settlement.
Disputing the proposal, ALPA said: "In a free society, employes and employers retain the power to settle their own economic disputes ... rather than transfer this power to third-party 'experts.' Instead, solutions to labor disputes must be discovered by and acceptable to the parties who must live with them. Anything else is too remote and illusory to last."
ALPA stressed that federal labor legislation has "traditionally been aimed at establishing the mechanics and procedures of collective bargain- ing -- not at determining the
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ALPA stressed that federal labor legislation has "traditionally been aimed at establishing the mechanics and procedures of collective bargain- ing -- not at determining the substance of the bargains themselves. Manage- ment's responsibility to bargain should not be assumed by Congress."
The Association said it saw merit in a feature of the administration pro- posal that would establish a commission to make a two-year study of labor re- lations in industries "particularly vul- nerable to national emergency disputes."
It was suggested that the study in- clude such topics as: The value of per- manent "neutrals," causes of delay in grievance handling, the effectiveness of "tripartite" arbitration, statistics on prearbitration settlements and need- ed reforms in present grievance-arbitra- tion procedures.
We're Making Progress
The federal sky marshal program was in the news on several fronts this month as it became known that funds for the effort will probably be cut by about one-third in the next federal budget. A United Press International story noted that since the program started in September 1970, the govern- ment has trained 1,500 marshals "but they
A United Press International story noted that since the program started in September 1970, the govern- ment has trained 1,500 marshals "but they have yet to thwart an inflight hijacking. "
CBS News asked the question, "The sky marshal program; has it been successful ?" on the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite on Jan. 4. Among
participants in the report, which pre- sented viewpoints of various segments of the airline industry, were ALPA Executive Administrator Jack Bavis and Captain Cliff Wolff (UAL). High- lights of the TV report included the lack of security at airport terminals and the need for international agree- ments to cover the return and prosecu- tion of hijackers.
In both the UPI story and the TV report, ALPA stressed that the majority of sky marshals could serve more effec- tively at airport gates rather that aboard aircraft.
from the PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Committees
Participated in Executive Commit- teo Meeting. Participated in Execu- tive Board Meeting Dec. 7-10, Met with 1972 Al Safety fForum Policy Guidelines Committee.
Participated in Execu- tive Board Meeting Dec. 7-10, Met with 1972 Al Safety fForum Policy Guidelines Committee.
Legislative
Appeared before Senator Howard Cannon's (D-Nev.) Subcommittee on Aviation concerning Senator Moss's bill on collision avoidance systems. Represented by Legal Department Di- rector Gary Green before Senator Harrison Williams (D-N. J.) concern- ing the Refliway Labor Act where a statement representing ALPA's views was read. Other senators sitting of the time were: Robert Packwood (R- Ored): Robert Taft (R-Ohio), Harold Hughes (D-lowa), and Adlai Stevenson (D-Ill.). The next session of Congress opens Jan. 18 and ALPA is preparing for an active year.
Other
Worked on 1972 budget. Re- sponded to FAA's rejection of ALPA'S Proposal for Accelerated Installation of Airport Facilities, Involved with problems associated with Hughes Air- west strike of American Mechanics Fraternal Association members. At- tended UAL Council 11 annual retire- ment party together with First VP Al Bonner and Executive Administrator Jack Bavis.
At- tended UAL Council 11 annual retire- ment party together with First VP Al Bonner and Executive Administrator Jack Bavis. Appeared as featured guest of United Press International +
Washington Window, beard on 400 U. S. radio stations, which focused on such (topics as the need for improv- ed airport security and ALPA's expe- dited ai port facilities program. In- spected ALPA's new Home Office building with First VP Bonner. At- tended Wright Day Dinner honoring Senator Howard Wo Cannon together with First VP Bonner, Executive Ad- minstrator Bevis, Region Four VP Marion Wright, UAL Master Chairman William Arsensult and S&S Division Secretary-Treasurer Maggie Jacobsen. Appeared on City Desk on WMAQ-TV Chicago with Captain Dick Schultz (UAL) and discussed airport safety and security. A portion of the show was later used on the NBC-TV network.
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3CAB EXAMINER AC. INST AAL-WAL MERGER LAN
CAB Hearing Examiner William Madden recommended on Dec. 20 that the proposed merger between Western and American be denied.
INST AAL-WAL MERGER LAN
CAB Hearing Examiner William Madden recommended on Dec. 20 that the proposed merger between Western and American be denied. If approved, he said, the merged pattern of service would "seriously disrupt" the nation's air transportation system, particularly on West Coast and Pacific routes. Fur- ther, he predicted that the creation of a supercarrier would totally "upset the balance" between larger and smaller trunkline service.
In his 80-page decision, Madden stressed that the merger of a big four airline and another trunk carrier is not in the public interest.
He also noted the availability of
improved labor-protective provisions as recommended in the Delta-Northeast and Alegheny-Mohawk cases, should the Board decide to approve the Ameri- can-Western merger.
Madden's initial decision will be reviewed along with other recommen- dations before a final decision on the case is reached by CAB. Final appro- val must be given by President Nixon since the proposed merger involves in- ternational routes.
Madden's decision was hailed by ALPA as "a clear recognition of the need to preserve the nation's competi- tive
Madden's decision was hailed by ALPA as "a clear recognition of the need to preserve the nation's competi- tive system of commercial air service." In a statement Dec. 21, ALPA
stressed that the merger, if approyed, would lead to the creation of multi- billion-dollar "supercarrier," diverting revenues from other airlines and weak- ening their market position.
"Inevitably, " ALPA said, "this would lead to a series of defensive mergers, thus further deteriorating le- vels of competition and service."
The Association's Executive Board, recently took action "cohesively op- posing" the American-Western merger. The U. S. Justice Department and CAB's Bureau of Operating Rights have also recommended that the merger be rejected.
NOMINATIONS OPEN
The following councils are con- ducting nominations (Election Group One) for the term of office beginning July 1:

ALİ 114	EAL 18	PRN 125
ALI 143	EAL 142	SOU 20
ALA 68	MOH 90	TCA 63
ALA 118	MOH 139	TWA 2
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NOMINATIONS OPEN
The following councils are con- ducting nominations (Election Group One) for the term of office beginning July 1:

ALİ 114	EAL 18	PRN 125
ALI 143	EAL 142	SOU 20
ALA 68	MOH 90	TCA 63
ALA 118	MOH 139	TWA 2
AAA 32	NEA 116	TXI 85
AWI 136	NCA 126	UAL 11
BNF 42	ONA 23	UAL 33
CPT 141	OZA 106	UAL 34
CAL 15	PAA 10	UAL 150
CAL 153	PAA 70	UNI 66
CBA 81	PAJ 40	UNI 144
DAL 48	PAI 120	WAL 21
DAL 131	WCA 35

Nominating ballots are to be re- turned to the council chairman no later than the time and date of coun- cil meetings advertised for the pur- .pose of nominating local council rep- resentatives. Any member of the above councils who does not receive a ballot should contact David E.
pose of nominating local council rep- resentatives. Any member of the above councils who does not receive a ballot should contact David E. Hal- pin, director, Council and Admini- strative Services, in the Home Office, or his council .chairman.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROBLEM INFORMATION SOUGHT
Any pilot having experienced hazardous material cargo transporta- tion problems should get in touch with ALPA Executive Administrator Jack Bayis at the Home Office.
ELECTION BALLOTS TO BE. COUNTED JAN. 21 AT HOME OFFICE
The Election and Ballot Certifica- tion Board will meet at the Home Of- fice on Jan. 21 to check, open and tally the following elections. Any ac- tive member in good standing is en- titled to be present to observe the ballot count. Chairman and vice chair- man elections: AWI 111, AAA 32, DAL 131, SEA 132, PAI 121 and PAA 61. Captain representative election; AAA 138. Copilot representative el- ections: TWA 25, UNI 119 (and flight officer representative). Secretary- treasurer elections: TWA 24 and PAI T22.
COUNCIL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES SCHEDULED THIS MONTH
Elections to fill vacancies are being conducted by the
COUNCIL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES SCHEDULED THIS MONTH
Elections to fill vacancies are being conducted by the following coun- cils. Any active member who did not receive a ballot, has lost his ballot or wishes to change his vote should con- tact David E. Halpin, director of Coun- cil and Administrative Services at the Home Office. Elections and their deadline dates are: Flying Tiger Coun- cil 97: chairman and vice chairman, Jan. 27. Piedmont Council 121: chair- man and vice chairman, Jan. 28. TWA Council 4: copilot representative, Jan. 31. Capitol Infernational Council 141: captain representative, Jan. 31.
TENTATIVE AGENDA SET FOR 72 AIR SAFETY FORUM
"What Price Air Safety?" will be the theme of the 1972 ALPA Air Safety Forum to be held May 23-25 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washing- ton. Captain Richard Heller, Region Three safety chairman, has been named general chairman of the 19th annual Pilot Division meeting. The- 10th S&S Division Forum will con- vene one day earlier for closed ses- sions.
Tentative agenda for the Pilot Forum calls for closed sessions on Tuesday afternoon (May 23), with
Tentative agenda for the Pilot Forum calls for closed sessions on Tuesday afternoon (May 23), with meetings of the five regional safety committees scheduled for that even- ing.
Open sessions begin on Wednes- day. moming (May 24) with a welcome by the ALPA President. The Wednes- day moming program will discuss to~' day's big safety problem -- hijacking. A Wednesday afternoon session will consider disaster planning, and be followed by a discussion of two- segment approaches and noise- abatement procedures.
Thursday morning (May 25) ses- sions will be concerned with airport safety; specifically the status of air- port certification program, and a dis- cussion of ALPA's program to accel- erate the installation of needed air- carrier airport facilities. The Forum will break up into workshop action groups on Thursday afternoon with the following tentative subjects: (1) air traffic control and collision avoidance systems; (2) airworthiness and perfor- mance, and (3) accident prevention.
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4ALPA OPPOSES DOP ACTION IN AAL-WAL MERGER CASE
'Voicing strong opposition to ac- tion
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4ALPA OPPOSES DOP ACTION IN AAL-WAL MERGER CASE
'Voicing strong opposition to ac- tion taken by the Department of Trans- portation in the American-Western merger case, ALPA President John J. O'Donnell issued the following state- ment this month:
"The Air Line Pilots Association is very much alarmed about the inter- jection of the Department of Transpor- tation into the issue of the American Airlines-Western Air Lines proposed merger. Mr. J. Thomas Tidd, speck- ing for DOT, has sharply opposed the opinion of CAB Examiner William Madden that the merger should be dis- approved. Mr. Madden's opinion that
the merger should not be consummated has been concurred in by the Justice Department.
"This development is an excellent example of blatant interference in a matter in which an appointed official -- the secretary of transportation -- has no personal expertise and proves, beyond any doubt, that he is biased against air transportation. The proposed mer- ger is not within his domain.
example of blatant interference in a matter in which an appointed official -- the secretary of transportation -- has no personal expertise and proves, beyond any doubt, that he is biased against air transportation. The proposed mer- ger is not within his domain. CAB was deliberately established by a wise Con- gress to regulate the industry indepen- dently of the Department of Transporta- tion and enable it to remain aloof from political measures.
"As president of the Air Line Pilots Association, I wish to state that the Association is firmly opposed to this merger because it would seriously dis- rupt the delicate balance in the nation- al air transportation system, have a severe impact on the employes involved and would not be in the best interests of the traveling public.
"The CAB examiner should be up- held in this matter. The secretary of transportation should not throw the weight of his office around and attempt to intimidate the board members who must now rule on the question."
NATIONAL AIRLINES PILOT GROUP SIGNS NEW CONTRACT
A new National Airlines pilot contract was signed at the company office in Miami. Taking part in the ceremony were (seated from left): Captain R.
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NATIONAL AIRLINES PILOT GROUP SIGNS NEW CONTRACT
A new National Airlines pilot contract was signed at the company office in Miami. Taking part in the ceremony were (seated from left): Captain R. W. Pech, master chairman; J. M. Donlan, NAL vice president- industrial relations; (standing) Jack Horner, ALPA staff negotiator; John B. Adams, NAL labor relations and- lyst; S. J. Kolski, NAL labor rela- tions manager; R. G. Houck, assistant to vice president-flight operations; Captain E. B. Shope, chairman, Ne- gotiating Committee; Captain Loyd E. Kalt, member, Negotiating Committee; Captain C. P. Caudle, MEC vice chairman and Captain R. W. Gaines, member, Negotiating Committee.
NEW AIRLIFT INTERNATIONAL PILOT AGREEMENT REACHED
A new Airlift International pilot agreement was recently reached at the Home Office. Participating in the negotiations (sitting from left) Captain Ralph Chrismon, chairman, Negotiating Committee; President John J. O'Donnell; Warren Lane, National Mediation Board; Charles Hughes, Airlift International vice president-administration; (standing) Flight Engineer Gasper Nisito, mem- ber, Negotiating Committee; Captain Harry Davis, member, Negotiating Committee;
O'Donnell; Warren Lane, National Mediation Board; Charles Hughes, Airlift International vice president-administration; (standing) Flight Engineer Gasper Nisito, mem- ber, Negotiating Committee; Captain Harry Davis, member, Negotiating Committee; Captain Tom Jacobs, mas- ter chairman; Captain John Shumate, Airlift chief pilot and director of flight operations, and ALPA First Vice President Al Bonner.
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ALPA national committee members have been studying the ramifications of two-segment approaches for several months. Such approaches, involving steep upper glideslopes, which involve. rates of descent of nearly 2,000 feet per minute; have been proposed to pro- ·vide a certain measure of noise relief to communities near airports. Some ALPA members have flown such ap- proaches during controlled experiments and under flight fest,. laboratory.con- ditions, but despite a strong effort to develop such techniques on the part of the government; the consensus of ALPA participants is that such procedures will not prove feasible for the day-in, day- out airline operating environment .In a Sept.
such techniques on the part of the government; the consensus of ALPA participants is that such procedures will not prove feasible for the day-in, day- out airline operating environment .In a Sept. 13 letter to FAA Administrator John H. Shaffer, ALPA President John J. O'Donnell stated: "It is especially ironic since early in the jet transport history many of these same proposals were rejected by the aviation commun- ity on the basis of the very safety red.". sons which are now being ignored. Captain C. C. Jackson, executive secretary of International Federation
of Air Line Pilots Associations, wrote to Shaffer on Oct. 13; in the name of member associations! . "We feel bound to declare the strongest opposition to this procedure. In doing so in an un- ambiguous manner we hope to be able to head off an expensive but almost certainly illusory program.
An ad hoc NASA working panel; charged with recommending opera-
tional: flight procedures to achieve noise relief, meeting on Sept .: 23; noted an objective of 10 PNdB noise reduction 1:5 miles from the runway threshold, to be achieved by the two- segment approach method (an upper segment of 6 degrees transitioning to a lower, normal
noted an objective of 10 PNdB noise reduction 1:5 miles from the runway threshold, to be achieved by the two- segment approach method (an upper segment of 6 degrees transitioning to a lower, normal segment, of 400;feet above the terrain). The near-term strategy mapped out by this group in- cludes a proposed demonstration pro- gram to "sell small groups of line pi- lots at each airline" on the feasibility of the method, using a current jet transport. The group decided a Boe, ing 727 would be the "proper" air- craft to be used in the demonstration.
In another action, "FAA imple- mented a two-segment VASI on a trial basis at San Diego. Several ALPA members participated in the initial: evaluation of this device. Even though they were flying a: DC-6 -- not a jet transport "one of them comment- ed later: "The FAA's own policy has been opposed to steep approaches; and we have all seen what inadequate runway length can mean-fo accident. statistics,"yet suddenly we are' faced with a scheme that. aggravates both of these conditions.
While such a device may be use, ful as an'aid in terrain avoidance at an airport with particular problems; such as San Diego, responsible groups in ALPA find
While such a device may be use, ful as an'aid in terrain avoidance at an airport with particular problems; such as San Diego, responsible groups in ALPA find it disturbing that similar VASIs may be installed elsewhere to put airplanes on steep, high-sink-
rate approach paths, strictly for noise relief. The ALPA position, stated by President O' Donnell: in his letter to FAA's Shaffer; : is that ""the solution to the aircraft noise problem must be af- tained primarily through engineering and design of the engine-airframe.com- bination and not through marginally safe operating procedures.
More recently, one of the airlines evaluated this two-segment VASI with a large jet transport .:. As a result, the airline sent the following message to all of its pilots: "A VAMSI (Visual Approach Multi-Slope. Indicator) has been installed on runway 27 at. San Diego to be operated at pilot request This system has been evaluated by flight management and pilot represen- tatives in a DC-8-62'aircraft. The installation has been deficient and United pilots are cautioned against re- questing or using this system.
The installation has been deficient and United pilots are cautioned against re- questing or using this system. The transition from steep to the normal glideslope occurs too near the ground and the touchdown point is extended well beyond the displaced threshold.
The overall problem of two-seg- ment approaches is being reviewed by! four ALPA committees: Airport Evalu- ation, Airworthiness & Performance, All Weather Flying and ATC. A joint meeting of these committees is planned for early 1972 to consider all aspects of the problem.and coordinate ALPA's position as related to the function of each committee.
AIRPORT MANAGERS RECOGNIZE VALIDITY OF AIR LINE PILOT COMMENTS
The following are exerpts from a recent speech by the President of the American Association of Airport Ex- ecutives, George Bean, in which he gives some thought-provoking remarks to airport managers:
"Lest 1 be misunderstood, let me emphasize that if all airport managers had always done a perfect job there would not have been a need for 'out- siders' to 'interfere'.
ecutives, George Bean, in which he gives some thought-provoking remarks to airport managers:
"Lest 1 be misunderstood, let me emphasize that if all airport managers had always done a perfect job there would not have been a need for 'out- siders' to 'interfere'.
"If we had exerted more effort and had been adequately forceful and convincing in our communities, there could have been more effective con- trol of land use around airports and noise and air pollution complaints would not be as numerous or trouble- some as they are ...
"If we had paid more attention to pilot complaints about lighting defi-
ciencies, runway surface defects, bet- ter drainage, and off-airport obstruc- tions these pilots would not have felt compelled to demand Airport Certifi- cation.
"Many of these pilot-reported de- ficiencies could have been taken care of quickly and inexpensively if we had given them the attention they de- served ...
"At this time I would like to pro- pose that each of you return to your airport and find just one hazard - or potential hazard - and get it corrected immediately. The results of such a collective action would automatically mean a significant improvement in air- port safety.
The results of such a collective action would automatically mean a significant improvement in air- port safety. .. "
It looks like ALPA is getting its . message across!
OLD UNIFORMS WANTED
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is looking for old .pilot and copilot uniforms and insignia .to expand its collection of civil avia- tion uniforms. Especially needed are uniforms from the '20s and $30s and those of airlines that have gone out of business such as Hanford Airlines, Colonial Airlines, Southwest Airways, Monarch Airlines, American Export Airlines,' Mid-Continent Airlines, West Coast Airlines, ,Penn Central Air- lines, Chicago and Southern Airlines. Some current uniforms are also needed.
Donors are asked to send appro- priate shirts, ties, belts and footwear, if available, with the uniforms. An early photo of the owner in the uni- form would be helpful. Please query before mailing. Address letters to Aeronautics Department, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Insti- tution, Washington, D.
Address letters to Aeronautics Department, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Insti- tution, Washington, D. C. 20560.
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SAC, Seattle (164-81)
SAC, Memphis (164-78) (RUC)
NORJAK
All parachute clubs and associate groups have been contacted in the Memphis Division and as to date no positive information has been received. In addition, all appropriate law enforcement agencies, CI's and PCI's have been contacted in reference to captioned matter and no positive information has been received to date.
In view of the fact that there are no outstanding leads in the Memphis Division, this matter is being considered RUC. 2 - Seattle 1 - Memphis SRS:mjh (3)
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 12-7-71 and Seattle airtel to all field offices, 12-7-71.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 12-7-71 and Seattle airtel to all field offices, 12-7-71.
AT JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA:
On 1-18-72.
of Dolphin
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Sport Parachute Club, Jacksonville, Florida, advised SA club is the only organized parachute jumping club in Jacksonville, Florida, and all participants are members of U.S. Parachute Association (U.S.P.A.), Monterey, California. unable to furnish any suspects re captioned matter. He states that he is personally acquainted with all individuals in North Florida who skydive.
On 1-19-72, Florida Highway Patrol, home address,
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to SA
as the ? Florida, identified himself
the United States Parachute Association and a member of the Dolphin Sport Parachute Group, Jacksonville, Florida. advised all licensed parachute jumpers in the U.S. are members of the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA), P.O. Box number 109, Monterey, California. He pointed out that the USPA is the only licensing body for parachute jumpers and has membership of 15 to 20,000 members who renew their licenses annually.
He pointed out that the USPA is the only licensing body for parachute jumpers and has membership of 15 to 20,000 members who renew their licenses annually. In addition, the USPA maintains Area Safety Officers throughout the U.S. who monitor all jumping activities in coordination L
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are on record with USPA at Monterey, California. In addition, USPA publishes "The Parachutist," a monthly news magazine for all members which would be an excellent medium through which the sketch of unknown subject could be disseminated nationwide. He further pointed out that if a reward was being offered by any agency, this would be a real incentive for developing leads in captioned matter.
is personally acquainted with b6 b7C 2,000 parachute jumpers and claims that very few of them are in their 40's, this being a rather advanced age for parachute jumping.
is personally acquainted with b6 b7C 2,000 parachute jumpers and claims that very few of them are in their 40's, this being a rather advanced age for parachute jumping. He further pointed out national and also the world parachute jumping contests are held on annually at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, being scheduled for June and July this year and that personnel engaged in parachute jumping there should be contacted.
cold suggest no logical suspects in Jacksonville area and will disseminate sketches of UNSUB to the Dolphis Sport Jumping Club.
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LEADS
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
1. If not already done, San Francisco will
contact USPA, P.O. Box 109, Monterey, California, for the purpose of determining if his agency would publish article re captioned matter in "The Parachutist."
2. Will review membership records of the USPA for any individuals named DAN COOPER and thereafter set out appropriate leads to determine if they were involved in captioned case.
of all USPA 3. Will obtain from the USPA a complete listing and thereafter set b6 b7C
out appropriate leads to have these individuals contacted in this matter.
Will obtain from the USPA a complete listing and thereafter set b6 b7C
out appropriate leads to have these individuals contacted in this matter.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
In connection with preparations for the test drop, efforts were made to contact EARL COSSEY at Sunset 3-0475. COSSEY was out, but
F Seattle,
of EARL
COSSEY, advised that he was presently working toward
He advised that one of the back packs was a 26 footer and the other a 38 footer, but both were rigged so they would have the same rate of descent.
He advised that the 26 foot chute, although it is smaller, also has a different design which would explaine why the two chutes could have an almost identical rate of descent. According to a chart referred to by the chutes would have the following rate of descent:
A 28 foot with a person between 180 and 200 lbs., would drop about 17 to 18 feet per second.
He advised that the chutes would normally deploy in 3 or 4 seconds. They both were like military chutes in that they did not have sleeves.
He advised that the chutes would normally deploy in 3 or 4 seconds. They both were like military chutes in that they did not have sleeves.
advised that he works *
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SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACHUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS
Enclosed is a summary insert re captioned matter.
Bureau authority has been requested to publish an artist's conception and composite description of subject in "Pilot Bulletin", monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association.
Although available, it is not believed feasible at this point to obtain a complete list of all members of the U. S. Parachute Association, variously estimated between 10,000 to 40,000 members depending on activity.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SEARCHES INDEXED SERIALLEON FILED 
JAN 1: 1973 FBI- ZTATILE 7
DB Cooper-298021
SE. 164-81.
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INCLUDE
AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented an airplane
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INCLUDE
AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented an airplane and flown over the area of Southwest Washington or might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation was conducted in the State of Washington but failed to identify the subject:
An artist's conception and composite description of subject was exhibited to owners and operators of each flying school, each airfield and airport, each company renting or chartering aircraft, and each skydiving school and club.
Similar inquiry has been conducted at the Portland International Airport and at airports at Aurora and Donald, Oregon in Marion County, Oregon, andMis being conducted through- out the remaining portion of the State of Oregon. HAS BEEN
All skydiving clubs, parachute clubs and affiliated orurelated organizations have been and/or are being contacted nationally and subject's composite description and artist's conception is-being displayed among the various memberships in an effort to identify subject.
organizations have been and/or are being contacted nationally and subject's composite description and artist's conception is-being displayed among the various memberships in an effort to identify subject.
BEEN A list of all affiliated clubs of the U. S. Parachute Association for the entire United States as well as an index of the members of the affiliated clubs for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona have been obtained. This will insure control over this facet of the investigation.
An international skydiving meet was held December 4, 1971 at Abbottsford, B.C., Canada.
" Parachutists from the Western United States and Canada participated. Wide distribution of the artist's conception and composite description of subject was made among the participants without effecting any positive ident- ification.
WAS The artist's conception of subject and the following article will be published in the January, 1972 issue of "Parachutists", the monthly bulletin of the U. S. Parachute
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Association, with headquarters at Monterey, California, and the membership is estimated at between 10,000 and 40,000 members depending on
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Association, with headquarters at Monterey, California, and the membership is estimated at between 10,000 and 40,000 members depending on activity.
"Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted two hundred thousand dollars from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows :
"Race-white; sex-male; age mid-forties; height- five feet ten inches to six feet; weight-170 to 180 pounds; build-average to well built; complexion olive, latin appear- ance, medium smooth; hair-dark brown or black; normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level; eyes-possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the United States. Characteristic-heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes. Wearing". apparel= black suit; white shirt, narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag four inches by twelve inches by fourteen inches; brown shoes.
apparel= black suit; white shirt, narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag four inches by twelve inches by fourteen inches; brown shoes.
"If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the nearest FBI Office."
ED The same article will also appear in the January, 1972 issue of "Skydivers", monthly publication subscribed to by many parachute enthusiasts, As WELL As IN
Efforts are being made to include the same article in "Pilot Bulletin", official monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association, Washington, D.C.
A major jump center on the West Coast has been identified as the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., Elsinore, Calif- ornia. Each person making a first jump at this location, regardless of prior experience, must fill out a registra- tion form bearing identifying information.
On December 3, 1971, Special Agents EDWARD A. ROMANOFF reviewed approximately 12,000 registration
and
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cards of parachutists who have jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc.
ROMANOFF reviewed approximately 12,000 registration
and
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cards of parachutists who have jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. 433 registration cards were photographed , representing those jumpers who registered at the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., since 1969 and fit within the physical description limits of 35-55 years of age, 150-190 pounds, and five feet eight inches to six feet one inch in height.
WAS
A systematic review of these cards is being- conducted to possibly identify subject, WITH NEG RESULTS
Registration cards prior to 1969 do not contain height data. Such cards, numbering approximately 18,000, date back to 1957.
On December 10, 1971, flight records for the month of August, 1971 were photographed at the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. These records contained the last names of the jumpers, the altitude from which they jumped, and the name of the pilot and date.
A review of these flight records December 14-15, 1971 revealed the last names on these records match 31 individuals whose descriptions match those of subject and who jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter during the month of August, 1971.
14-15, 1971 revealed the last names on these records match 31 individuals whose descriptions match those of subject and who jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter during the month of August, 1971. Sixteen of the individuals whose cards were photographed were eliminated as possible suspects by interviews. The remaining 15 possible suspects are being systematically reviewed in an effort to identify the subject. & NEVR RUMNAMES,
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On November 27, 1971 a man who is familiar with parachute clubs and jumpers in the southwestern part of Washington and northern part of Oregon, advised that a person jumping from a plane at about 7000 feet who had experience could free fall and while doing so could count to 25 seconds which would then place him at 3000 feet and for this reason no altimeter would be needed. He pointed out that if the subject could have seen the ground there would be no problem in landing if he had experience as a jumper. He further pointed out that his experience as a jumper shows him that the subject would not have needed jump boots, a helmet, jump suit, or any other special equipment for he and other chutists jump in shorts, tennis
out that his experience as a jumper shows him that the subject would not have needed jump boots, a helmet, jump suit, or any other special equipment for he and other chutists jump in shorts, tennis shoes, and other non-jumping equipment when weather conditions are right. He also pointed out that the subject could land within one mile of a pin point spot picked if he had experience and knew when to jump. Further, he stated the subject would have travelled 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from the drop line from the plane in a 30 mile per hour wind if he opened his chute at 3000 feet. also advised that he could also state that if the subject had experience he would know that the easiest place to put a container with the money would be between his legs and this would not cause any problems on landing or during descent. suggested one person whom he thought could be capable of the hijacking and that would be > who is a good and experienced parachutist and pilot.
advised that the parachute clubs in the area he is familiar with are the Pacific Parachute Club which uses Donald airfield 30 miles south of Portland, Oregon, and the Western Sport Parachute Center which uses both the Frink field and the
in the area he is familiar with are the Pacific Parachute Club which uses Donald airfield 30 miles south of Portland, Oregon, and the Western Sport Parachute Center which uses both the Frink field and the Hockinson field near Vancouver, Washington; he pointed out that Puckett airfield is no longer used as a jump center.
On November 28, 1971 Vancouver Piper Aviation, 209 East Reserve Street, Vancouver, Wash- ington, was contacted and advised that he and a group of experienced pilots had been discussing the hijacking and he advanced the theory that in view of the cloud cover on the night of November 24, 1971 only an experienced jumper knowing
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DB Cooper-29813 164-81 - Sub. L.SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 Sub. L) (P)
1/17/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
FLYING SCHOOLS,
AIRPORTS AND SKYDIVING
CLUB.
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As of January 7, 1972, all flying schools and airfields which might have been used to rent an aircraft have been identified and contacted. No skydiving schools or clubs were identified in the Bremerton Resident Agency.
(3) ECS/s1b
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DB Cooper-29816SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) (SUB SECTION L)
1/10/72
SA
NORJAK
Re Seattle memo by SA
164-81-1922 SEARCHED INTED JAN 2 7 1972 FB' 7
DB Cooper-29816SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) (SUB SECTION L)
1/10/72
SA
NORJAK
Re Seattle memo by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11/26/71.
During the month of December, 1971, the following flying schools, airports, and skydiving clubs wee contacted regarding captioned matter but none could provide any positive information:
Pasco, Washington;
Pasco, Washington;
Pasco, Washington;
Washington ;
Kennewick,
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Washington;
Walla Walla,
Washington;
Walla, Washington;
Walla Walla Walla, Washington;
Connell, Washington.
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DB Cooper-29817OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 KLAY IN2 CONTION CSA PPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SZATTLE 164-81
DATE:
1~4-72
FROM : S.1
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Re Flying Schools, Airports and Sky Diving Clubs Re SE. memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11-26-71.
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Re Flying Schools, Airports and Sky Diving Clubs Re SE. memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11-26-71. On 12-28 and 12-29/ 71 the following Flying schoold were contacted in regards to investigation conducted in re memo with negative results.
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1.
Yakima, Washington
2.
Yakima, Washington
3.)
Yakima, Washington
These are' the
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There are no skydiving schools in the Yakina area.
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164-81-1813 SEARCHED IRDEKED SERIAERED 13 FICAM JANO 5 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1418-¥44
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2981812/28/71
Sub h
AINTEL RIR MAIL
20:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DRONE
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46)
NORJAK (00: Seattlo)
Ro Los Angeles airtol to New York dated 12/22/71 setting forth leads to locate and interview certoin individuals whose identities wore obtained through records of the Elsinore Pariconter, Ine., Parachute Jumping Center, which included New York.
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Enclosed for Los Angeles are three 8" X 10" Glossy photographs depicting ·
The following investigation was conducted by sa ch 12/28/71:
A check of the current Directory Listed as
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Enclosed for Los Angeles are three 8" X 10" Glossy photographs depicting ·
The following investigation was conducted by sa ch 12/28/71:
A check of the current Directory Listed as residing at New York. His occupation was Neus
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Toutey at the
Now York, determined that is completely shutdown during the week between Christmas and New Years and that all personnel employees are off as well as all production employees; therefore, no work records aro available for revlon.
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2 - Los Angeles (mno. 5) (MI) - Seattle (Info) (MI) 2 - Buffalo TAGS : PAG (6)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1121 FILED JAN (3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-29819BU 164-46
stated he is registered with the U. S. Parachuting Association with registration number but he does not have a license issued by that association. He produced his parachute jumping log book which indicated he made jumps at the Elsinore Parachute Jumping Center on His log book further indicated that he has made a total of 55 jumps, the last jump being made on New York.
He produced his parachute jumping log book which indicated he made jumps at the Elsinore Parachute Jumping Center on His log book further indicated that he has made a total of 55 jumps, the last jump being made on New York. said he has never made a night jump. He further stated that he has never entered into conversation with anyone while at Elsinore, California or anywhere else, regarding the procedure for jumping out of a jet aircraft. advised he is a
He gave date of birth as height as 5'94", weight as 200 Ibs., and has blue eyes, brown (light ) hair, and long pork chop style sideburns that are graying slightly. He advised that at the time while in Elsinore, he may have been ten 1bs, or so lighter than he is now.
furnished three photographs, approximately 8 X 10 inches in size depicting himself. He requested these photographs be returned to him after they have served their purpose,
Buffalo endices negativne se
LEADS
LOS ANGELES
AT GARDINA, CALIFORNIA
(1) Will exhibit enclosed photographs to
and determine from is in fact the man he Stoked to during the month of August, 1971 at Elsinore Paricenter, Elsinore, California.
LOS ANGELES
AT GARDINA, CALIFORNIA
(1) Will exhibit enclosed photographs to
and determine from is in fact the man he Stoked to during the month of August, 1971 at Elsinore Paricenter, Elsinore, California.
(2) Return photographs to Buffalo upon completion.
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DB Cooper-29821
-3-SAC, ALEXANDRIA
12/30/71
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74) -P-
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
In an effort to locate and identify sky diving clubs in the Richmond, Virginia territory, contact was made with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), GADO, Byrd Field, Sandston, Virginia, and although FAA does not license these clubs, they did maintain a list of clubs in their territory, which was compiled in 1967.
The list furnished by FAA does not cover the Virginia counties of Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Culpeper and Stafford and all counties of Virginia north of these. These counties are covered by the FAA, FSDO, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.
Furthermore, the FAA list did not cover Virginia counties Giles, Pulaski and Carroll or the Virginia counties west of these. The counties in this area are covered by the FAA, GADO, Kanawha County Airport, Administration Building, Charleston, West Virginia.
The counties in this area are covered by the FAA, GADO, Kanawha County Airport, Administration Building, Charleston, West Virginia.
The following sky diver clubs as furnished by FAA are located in the Norfolk territory:
1. Norfolk Sky Divers - to be contacted through! Newport News, Virginia ..
2. Peninsula Sky divers - to be contacted through Yorktown, Virginia.
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3. Tidewater Navy Sky Divers - to be contacted through the U. S. Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. This dub meets at NAS, Oceana, Virginia ..
2 ~ Alexandria 3 - Norfolk 2 ~ Pittsburgh 2 - Richmond DMC:mhh (9) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
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SEARCHED ............. INDEXED SERIALIZED MAX FILED JAN 06 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1275MR007 MP PLAIN
66332PM NITEL 12-29-71 AGL TO SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND SAN FRANCISCO : .
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 2P
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO SAC, ALBANY DECEMBER SEVEN LAST. ៛ MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED HE IS OF OPINION THERE ARE PROBABLY NO MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED PARACHUTISTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO WOULD HAVE THE SKILL TO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY JUMPED 1 FROM
៛ MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED HE IS OF OPINION THERE ARE PROBABLY NO MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED PARACHUTISTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO WOULD HAVE THE SKILL TO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY JUMPED 1 FROM THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN.
WHO HOLDS A CLASS D LICENSE, SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA . THIS ASSOCIATION COULD FURNISH IDENTITY AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER DESCRIPTIVE DATA OF HOLDERS OF CLASS D LICENSES. HE FURTHER POINTED OUT MOST PARACHUTISTS ARE ALSO PILOTS AND COULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF FLIGHT PROCEDURES AS WAS EVIDENCED BY THIS PARTI- CULAR HIGHJACKER.
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SERIALIZED FILED 102 DEB @ 9 1971
Ass
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NORJAK.
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ALPA, INDICATED WILLINGNESS TO PUBLISH INFORMATION CON-, CERNING CAPTIONED MATTER IN MONTHLY PUBLISHED "PILOT BULLETIN".
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOTICE PUB- LISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF PILOT BULLETIN: .
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING NOTICE PUB- LISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF PILOT BULLETIN: . ENCLOSED IS AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER WHO EXTORTED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. THIS MAN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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IF APPROVED, A GLOSSY PICTURE OF UNSUB WITH AND WITHOUT GLASSES SHOULD BE FORWARDED BY THE BUREAU TO WFO TO ACCOMPANY THE ARTICLE.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU, THE ABOVE WORDING IS THE SAME AS WAS APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE "PARACHUTIST'S MAGA- ZINE" AND "SKYDIVER".
SEATTLE INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION CONCERNING ALPA. WFO ADVISE RESULTS OF INDICES CHECK REGARDING ALPA AND ANY REASON FOR NOT ACCEPTING OFFER.
END
AASSWW WF FFBI CLR
DB Cooper-2982812/23/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Review of the file reflects Portland Division has conducted appropriate
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Review of the file reflects Portland Division has conducted appropriate inquiry concerning captioned matter at Portland International Airport and at airports at Aurora and Donald, Oregon, in Marion County.
On the possibility that subject might have rentod a plane and flown over the area of Southwest Washington or night have chartered a plano for the sans purpose, the following investigation should be instituted throughout the remaining portion of the State of Orogon:
(1) Identify and contact each flying school for anyone Zitting subject's description as having rented a plane during the portinent poriod.
(2) Identify and contact all air fields which might have rontod such an aircraft to anyone meeting subject's description.
(3) Identify and contact och skydiving school or club and determine if anyone meeting subject's description is known to then.
2-Portland 2-Seattle
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No009 WF PLAIN 432PM URGENT 12-28-71 SKA TO DIRECTOP.
2-Portland 2-Seattle
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DB Cooper-29829 Suo.L 164-81-1713Sub @ L.
No009 WF PLAIN 432PM URGENT 12-28-71 SKA TO DIRECTOP. (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
ADRJAK
REFERENCE SEATTLE NITEL TO WFO, DATED DECEMBER TWENTY SEVEN SEVENTYONE.
RE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION(ALPA), WASHINGTON,
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ALPA, ONE THREE TWO NINE E STREET, N.W., WDC, ' ADVISED THAT HIS ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES MONTHLY "PILOT BULLETIN" FOR 'ALPA MEMBERS ONLY AND THAT SAME HAS DISTRIBUTION OF THIRTY THOUSAND.
WAS EXTREMELY COOPERATIVE AND STATED HE WOULD GLADLY INCLUDE UNSUB'S COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH ALONG WITH DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB AND BACKGROUND OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING IN JANUARY "PILOT BULLETIN", DUE FOR RELEASE LATTER PART OF NEXT WEEK. IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED, INFORMATION AND END PAGE ONE
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advised he has been which is sponsored by the Antique Air- plane Club in Vancouver, Washington, as an annual event. He stated that he has been since 1962 and that no one has ever jumped from a 727 jet during the shows. He added that about three years ago a 747 jet flew over Vancouver during the air show at 5000 feet as an exhibition of the new airplane's size and capabilities.
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SUBJECT: UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLT. #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
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. The following individuals were contacted, indicating that they were the only outlets that furnish rental aircraft in the Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties.
The following individuals were contacted, indicating that they were the only outlets that furnish rental aircraft in the Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties. They indicated that they have never rented aircraft to anyone resembling the unsub nor did he resemble anyone they knew as doing any sky diving:
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California, telephonically advised that the artist's conception of the subject who hijacked the Northeast Airlines
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On 11/30/71,
California, telephonically advised that the artist's conception of the subject who hijacked the Northeast Airlines aircraft on 11/24/71 closely resembled an unknown individual who on three or four occasions parachuted from the jump center at Elsinore, California.
made himself available for interview on 12/1/71 and furnished the following information as set forth on an FD-302:
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California, was interviewed at the Skylark Airport at Elsinore, California, and furnished the following information:
Upon hearing the newscasts and reading the papers concerning the skyjacking of a commercial aircraft in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and upon seeing an artists conception of the individual who perpetrated this crime.
the following information:
Upon hearing the newscasts and reading the papers concerning the skyjacking of a commercial aircraft in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and upon seeing an artists conception of the individual who perpetrated this crime. advised he believes he talked to a man who closely resembles the subject during July or August 1971. Based upon his conversation with this individual he strongly suspects the man may be the person connected with this crime.
recalled that he talked to this man for approximately ten to fifteen minutes concerning different aspects of parachute jumping and during this conversation the man asked several unusual questions, such as how would one go about jumping out of jets. specifically recalls telling the man it .could be done if the door of the aircraft opened inward or if it had a rear stairwell that could be raised and lowered. The man appeared interested and they discussed this further, to the point where air speed and drag was talked about. The fact was brought up that full flaps and lowered landing gear would supply the drag needed to exit from a jet.
The man also asked where jump centers were 'located in the northwest.
The fact was brought up that full flaps and lowered landing gear would supply the drag needed to exit from a jet.
The man also asked where jump centers were 'located in the northwest. told him about three locations in the State of Washington, 'one by the Boeing Air Field in Seattle, one on the Washington side of the ! Columbia River, just north of Portland, Oregon, and the other center inbetween. The man was apparently interested, but did not right down the names or locations of those centers mentioned by
stated it was his opinion that a person contemplating a skyjacking of a commercial aircraft would ask questions such as those purposed. He recalled at the time these questions were asked he thought it was strange as nobody else has ever purposed such questions to him.
Interviewed on 12/1/71 at Elsinore, California File # Los Angeles 164-497
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This document contains neither recommendations 'hor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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nished the following information:
Concerning the individual he talked to sometime during July or August 1971, who believes could be identical to the subject that hijacked the Northwest Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971, he recalled that the man he talked to must have been a smoker of Raleigh Cigarettes because he observed Raleigh coupons in the man's possession and remarked to him that he smoked those cigarettes with the coupons and could save enough to buy a "P. C. ", meaning Para-Commander type parachute, the kind used by parachute enthusiasts and most sport jumpers.
advised he recalled this while studying the Government memorandum containing the description of the man who hijacked the aircraft on November 24, 1971. He further advised that he doubted that the man he talked to belonged to any para- chute or jumping clubs inasmuch as.
He further advised that he doubted that the man he talked to belonged to any para- chute or jumping clubs inasmuch as. the average age of jumpers is between 25 to 28 years and they would not hang around with an "old guy like that", and too because most clubs in California have disbanded in the last year and a half.
Concerning clubs and their locations,
advised that they could be identified through the U. S. Parachute Asso- ciation which prints a brochure with the clubs in alphabetical order by states.
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Concerning an individual who talked to him at Skylark Field at Elsinor, California who resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker of the Northwest aircraft in Seattle on November 24, 1971, stated he has reviewed his thoughts and is certain he can narrow the time span to the middle or late part of August 1971 when this conversation occurred. He still believes it was strange that a person would ask questions about jumping out of jet aircraft and discuss air speed then have something like the hijacking that occurred happen a short time later. He also stated that it may be coincedental but he saw an advertisement on pages 46 and 47 of Look magazine dated August 24; 1971 showing a parachutist jumping out of a jet. aircraft. He stated this may have stimulated questions by someone seeing this advertisement, however, he is still concerned since the individual he spoke to resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker. He does not know the name of the man he talked to and has not seen him since.
this may have stimulated questions by someone seeing this advertisement, however, he is still concerned since the individual he spoke to resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker. He does not know the name of the man he talked to and has not seen him since. He did state he believes he would recognize the man if he sees him again.
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For the information of Seattle, on 12/16/71 pointed out that on the flight. records from Elsinore all the altitudes of jumps made were.fron 2,500 to 12, 500 feet. He explained that sport jumpers and parachute enthusiasts all jump from altitudos in multiples of 1,000 starting from 2,500, 3,500, 4,500 etc., with the exception of 2, 800 which is the competitive height for target jumping. He stated that the 10,000 foot level is reminiscent of Air Force training. He referred to Air Force phamphlet muiber AFP 160-10-3 entitled "Your Body in Flight" which places 10,000 feet as the maximum altitude considered safe without oxyren. surmised that a man with Air Force experience may be the type of person that should be considered a suspect.
On the other hand, he pointed out that parachutists have different classes of licenses, A, B, C and D class licenses. To hold a D license a jurper must make two night jumps as well as other qualifications. A person with a D licnese is an experienced jumper.
To hold a D license a jurper must make two night jumps as well as other qualifications. A person with a D licnese is an experienced jumper.
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
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On 12/20/71, FLOYD WASHBURN, Manager, U.S. Parachute Service, 6976 E. Baseline, Mesa, Arizona, was contacted regarding captioned matter. WASHBURN stated he was familiar with this matter and believed the subject would have had to have been a sporting parachutist and parachute rigger in order to accomplish his feat.
WASHBURN indicated a listing of licensed parachutists is maintained by the U.S. Parachute Association in Monterey, California. The U.S. Parachute Association has supposedly instituted a policy approximately two years ago wherein they have on file photographs of all licensed paradutists. Inquiries made to the U.
Parachute Association has supposedly instituted a policy approximately two years ago wherein they have on file photographs of all licensed paradutists. Inquiries made to the U.S. Parachute Association should be directed to California.
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Although it is noted approximately 40 percent of the nation's parachutists are licensed, this could conceivably be a worthwhile lead for office of origin in this matter.
Phoenix will attempt to conduct appropriate investi- gation to ascertain the location of the list for licensed parachute riggers.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA :
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dated indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November 24, 1971, and none had suspects in this matter.
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dated indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November 24, 1971, and none had suspects in this matter. All were ad- vised of the MO used, the description of the unknown sub- ject, and all were left a copy of the composite artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
12/6/71;
Spokane, Wash.
- Price-Piper, Inc., East 5829 Rutter, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
12/6/71;
Spokane, Wash.
- Western Aircraft Corporation, South Field, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
- Executives Aircraft, Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Wash. - 12/6/71;
- Inland Parachute Loft, East 11327 31st Avenue, Spokane, Wash. 12/8/71;
- Spokane Sky Roamers Fiying Club, Phelps Field, Spokane, Wash. & Deer Park, Wash., Airport 12/14/71;
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FOR INFORMATION MEMPHIS,
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ADVISED THAT WHO RESIDES ON IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, WOULD HAVE A COMPLETE ROSTER AND BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE MEMBERS OF THIS CLUB.
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FURTHER IDENTIFIED
FROM COVINGTON,
WHO WOULD ALSO TENN., AS
BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL ITS MEMBERS.
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S HAVE' BEEN MADE TO HAVE COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNSUB AS WELL AS A' DESCRIPTIVE ARTICLE OF THE CRIME PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLICATION "THE PARACHUTIST". THERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF USPA. A LIST OF ALL AFFILIATED CLUBS OF THE USPA FOR THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES HAS. · BEEN FURNISHED THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE. . SEATTLE HAS ALSO BEEN FURNISHE
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DALLAS COVER LEAD MENTIONED IN REFERENCED DALLAS NITEL AS TO PARACHUTE SKY DIVER AND AFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. WITH REFERENCE TO SACRAMENTO'S REQUEST TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LIST OF USPA MEMBERS, IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT THIS IS FEASIBLE AND SHOULD :
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PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA) BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTERREY,, CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION CALLED THE "PARACHUTIST" IN ADDITION OF THE USPA, b6 b7C PUBLISHES THE "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE, ADDRESS P.O. BOX FORTY-FOUR, BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO SHOULD CONTACT ABOVE TWO ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES. DETERMINE IF END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-298661015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
December 13, 1971 SUB E L S
Bonneville Power Administration Vancouver, Washington
Dear 
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much we appreciate your assistance in arranging for the use of a helicopter owned by the Bonneville Power Administration in connection with the search for the individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
I recognize that the Bonneville. Power Administration is being reimbursed by the FBI for the expenses incurred, but nonetheless I want you to know that we are most appreciative of your thoughtfulness in making the use of the machine available to us.
Power Administration is being reimbursed by the FBI for the expenses incurred, but nonetheless I want you to know that we are most appreciative of your thoughtfulness in making the use of the machine available to us.
Sincerely yours, air
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Scarchod Serialized 1121 Indexed 18 Filod. Lidech 164-81-1142: DB Cooper-29868
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TO
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SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
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NOR JAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELS, DEC. SEVEN AND TEN, LAST. THIS DATE,
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RECORDS FOR ALL USPA CLUBS THROUGHOUT U.S.LOCATED THAT OFFICE ALONG WITH INFO RE PARACHUTE DROP ZONES AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA · RE PARACHUTE CLUBS NOT AFFILIATED WITH USPA. SAN FRANCISCO AT , OBAIN ALL AVAILABLE INFO
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LIST OF USPA MEMBERS AND DISSEMINATE TO OFFICE CONCERNED. AERIAL SEARCH BY BUAGENS OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO
FIVE FLIGHT ROUTE BEING CONDUCTED TODAY.
END.
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for Daily TT.
AERIAL SEARCH BY BUAGENS OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO
FIVE FLIGHT ROUTE BEING CONDUCTED TODAY.
END.
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for Daily TT.
164-81-743 SEARCHED ........ INDEXED SERIALIZED 1013 FILED 12 DEC 1 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE St Derr di
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SEATTLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM BOSTON (164-153)
NORJAK
INVESTIGATION AT STRONG ENTERPRISES, INC., QUINCY, MASS., PARACHUTE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS, THIS DATE DETERMINE
FROM THAT MAJOR ORGANIZATION OF
b6 b7C SPORTING PARACHUTERS IS THE UNITED STATES PARACHUTERS ASSOCIATION (USPA) POST OFFICE BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA.
ADVISED THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY THIRTY THOUSDN SPORTING PARACHUTERS IN THE UNITED STATES, OF WHOM FIFTEEN THOUSAND ARE MEMBERS OF USPA. THE USPA CIRCULATES A NATIONAL NEWS LETTER AND ITS MEMBERSHIP CARDS, WHICH INDICATE VARYING DEGREES OF PROFICIENCY, BEAR DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AND A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE BEARER. NOT BELIEVED THAT A PHOTO- END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-29870 Sieb h. 164-81-7063
SEARCHED .
WHICH INDICATE VARYING DEGREES OF PROFICIENCY, BEAR DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AND A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE BEARER. NOT BELIEVED THAT A PHOTO- END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-29870 Sieb h. 164-81-7063
SEARCHED .......... INDEXES SERIALIZED 1200 FILED DEC VO 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
JEJona Tan
BOPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1943 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12-9-71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On December 6, 1971,
was contacted by SA
at which time SA exhibited to composite photographs and a description of the UNSUB.
advised that the photographs and description do not fit anyone with whom he has had contact in the past. was unable to furnish any information regarding the possible identity of the UNSUB.
When queried regarding the availability of
stated that it would not have been possible for UNSUB to have
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FBI - SEATTLE 7
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-29872
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau and San Francisco, 12/7/71; Seattle teletype to Bureau and Los Angeles, 12/8/71, and Bureau telephone call to Seattle, 12/8/71.
Enclosed for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Divisions are two copies each of Bureau approved write-up to accompany the artist's conception of the unknown subject's photograph with glasses and without glasses, to be published in "The Parachute," and "Skydiver" magazines.
Glossy photographs being furnished by the Bureau.
San Francisco, note change in color of suit and wearing apparel from that set forth in Seattle teletype to Bureau and San Francisco, dated December 7, 1971.
2 - Bureau 2 - Los Angeles (Enc. 2) (164-497) 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) (164-220) 2 - Seattle CRS :bfr (8) Searchod Serialized Indexed Piled
DB Cooper-29873
Sub 2
164-81-1047Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who
2) (164-220) 2 - Seattle CRS :bfr (8) Searchod Serialized Indexed Piled
DB Cooper-29873
Sub 2
164-81-1047Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level
Eyes :	Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice :	Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly
from Midwest section of U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black suit;
This man is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5' 10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level
Eyes :	Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice :	Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly
from Midwest section of U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; 'black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes.
suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; 'black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes.

If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
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164-81-1046 DB Cooper-29874ARØM6 SE PLAIN 11 : AGAM UPGENT 12/8/71 VAR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZEPO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; FXTOPTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.
"SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE TWO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUR. JANURAY ISSUE GOES TO PRESS DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, AND MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF BY THAT DATE.
BUREAU AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO PUBLISH ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB'S PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELFTYPE IN "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE.
BUREAU AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO PUBLISH ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB'S PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELFTYPE IN "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE. END PAGE ONE
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IF AUTHORITY GRANTED, BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH OF APTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB WITH GLASSES AND WITH- OUT GLASSES TO LOS ANGELES DIVISION TO MEET PRESS DEADLINE OF DEC- EMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE. SEATTLE DIVISION WILL PROVIDE LOS AN- GELES WRITE-UP AS APPROVED.
SEATTLE INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION RE
LOS ANGELES DIVISION IMMEDIATELY ADVISE BUREAU WHETHER ANY } DEROGATORY INFORMATION KNOWN PE EMBARRAS BUREAU IF OFFER ACCEPTED. - P- ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
WHICH WOULD END
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DB Cooper-29876 12/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 0305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
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1. The Director approved publicity of the article and artist's conception in the parachute magazine in
The Director approved publicity of the article and artist's conception in the parachute magazine in response to our teletype 12/7/71.
2. He referred to a teletype of 12/ /71 from Portland in regard to a person who was
He said it seemed to him
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that Portland had set out a lot of unnecessary investigation since the purpose of the thing was simply to get a photo of the suspect and have it shown to witnesses rather than getting all the background.
3. He wanted to know if we had considered having a Northwest plane fly Agents over the exact course at night so that we could look down and see just what the situation was when the "bump" occurred at 8:10 or 8:12 PM. I told him we had considered this and also had considered hiring someone to parachute from the plane but the problem was that there was no way of duplicating the conditions which existed at the time. He requested we put some type of language in a teletype about this.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALNEED IS FILED) 1 DEC ¥31071 FBI -- SEAIILE 7
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALNEED IS FILED) 1 DEC ¥31071 FBI -- SEAIILE 7
DB Cooper-2987712/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA ELGIN E. OLROGG
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Re memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11/26/71.
FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On November 30, 1971, contact was made at the following airports, flying fields and sky diving clubs in the Pierce County area and no information was developed to identify the unknown subject:
Gross Aviation, South Tacoma Air Park; Oswald Flying Service, Fircrest; Tahoma Flying Service, Inc., Spanaway Airport; Thun Field, Puyallup; Puyallup Industrial Airport - Thun Field; Tacoma Industrial Airport; Puyallup Sky Divers Club - Thun Field.
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DB Cooper-29878'IR058 WA PLAIN 8:50 PM URGENT 12-8-71 PLB TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM DIRECTOR 1P
NOR JAK &
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER SEVEN LAST, AND BUTEL CALL TODAY.
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DB Cooper-29878'IR058 WA PLAIN 8:50 PM URGENT 12-8-71 PLB TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM DIRECTOR 1P
NOR JAK &
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER SEVEN LAST, AND BUTEL CALL TODAY.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS GRANTED TO HAVE ARTICLE AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN REFERENCED TELETYPE PUBLISHED IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF THE PARACHUTIST MAGAZINE. GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT GLASSES BEING PREPARED AT THE BUREAU AND WILL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED. END
DCA; FBI SE CLR
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SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED /12 FILED
DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-29879
110/29/71
SAC (164-81)
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
On November 29, 1971, the following persons were contacted and shown an artist's conception of the UNKNOWN SUBJECT responsible for captioned hijacking:
Westlake North, Seattle,
Lake Union Air Service, 1100 Washington.
Kurtzer Marine and Airplane Service Co., 950 Westlake North, Seattle, Washington.
Kenmore Air Harbor, 6321 NE
175th, Kenmore, Washington.
Kurtzer Marine and Airplane Service Co., 950 Westlake North, Seattle, Washington.
Kenmore Air Harbor, 6321 NE
175th, Kenmore, Washington.
Kenmore Air Harbor, 6321 NE
175th, Kenmore, Washington.
None of the above named individuals could identify the artists conception as anyone they knew or had come in contact with during the course of their business.
Because air operations at Sand Point NAS have been discontinued, no investigation was conducted there.
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b6 b7C'+- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101+11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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The following individuals connected with the following agencies were contacted and shown composite photograph of suspected hijacker on November 29, 1971:
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Aero-Dyne Flight Center, 300 Airport Way, Renton, Washington
Fanchur Flyway Inc.
The following individuals connected with the following agencies were contacted and shown composite photograph of suspected hijacker on November 29, 1971:
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Aero-Dyne Flight Center, 300 Airport Way, Renton, Washington
Fanchur Flyway Inc. Renton Municipal Airport Renton, Washington
· Alpine Heliocopter Inc. 17325 Cedar Grove Road SE Maple Valley, Washington
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Renton Aviation Renton Municipal Airport Renton, Washington
164-81-838
SI ARTHED _____ INDEXED.
DEC 8 1971 OF - SCHIILE 100
Ed's Airmotive Inc. 302 Airport Way South Renton, Washington
On November 29, 1971, attempts to contact Manager of Hitch School of Aviation, East Perimeter Road, Renton, Washington, proved negative as a sign on the door advised that the company had gone out of business. VOV KRC : cmf (1) Crivo
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan. DB Cooper-29881OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INE EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVE. MENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
(
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM : SA Edward J. Anderson
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight # 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE
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Anderson
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight # 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE
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On 11/29/71, SAs Edward J. Anderson and
interviewed the following individuals at
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while displaying the artist's conception of the unsub
in this matter:
- Sea++1e Flight Service +'.Boeing Employees Flying Ass.
.- Bayair Avionics Boeing Field
Olympic Helicopters, Inc. Skycraft, Inc.
- Pleasure Fund Flying Club
- Aerosport
Aero-Copters, Inc.
- Bell Air Service, Inc.
- Northwest Air-Motive
- Northwest School of Aviation, Inc.
- Washington Aircraft
- Radair - Galvim Flying Service, Inc. -Pacific Aviation Inc.
Queen City Aviation, Inc.
- Airline Ground School
No positive identification of the unsub could be provided by any of the above listed people. The Academy of Elying and Seattle Air Charter, both closed this day, must be contacted later. If negative information is obtained, no further letter will be initiated.
the following individuals bear a close resemblance to the unsub: ៛ stated that b6
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164-81-837 sub/2.
the following individuals bear a close resemblance to the unsub: ៛ stated that b6
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164-81-837 sub/2. strong resemblance was verified by another employee of' Dusent is said to be
NOT Alert 1130-04/079
DEC 8º 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan-
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b6FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64).
FBI Date: 12/6/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, DETROIT (164-115) (P)
RE :
UNSUB, aka.,
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines
Flight Number 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SEATTLE)
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Re Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 11/29/71.
Enclosed for Seattle is membership list of "POPS",, over-forty parachutist group. Also enclosed are copies of membership cards and where appropriate, the information appearing on the rear of these membership cards of the "POPS" organization.
Review of these cards left to discretion of 00 and may be of value in developing suspect or individuals who "
Review of these cards left to discretion of 00 and may be of value in developing suspect or individuals who " may be able to furnish information on UNSUB.
Interview with
"POPS"
Parachutists Over Phorty Society (POPS), furnished the following information to SA DONALD A. THIEL :
Sub.h 164-81-859 2 - Seattle (Enc. 122)
2 - Detroit DAT:rek (4) list maintained en bottomelhause B
SCARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED .......... FILED DEC - 1971 FRI - SEATTLE STOJIMN E
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Approved:
NJW/much
Sent M Per DB Cooper-29884
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1989 O - 346-090 (11)
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On 12/3/71,
recido
emel. - not counted non blackstampedNRØ13 SE PLAIN - 2:27PM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO BUREAU, DECEMBER TWO LAST. UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE QUOTE
UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HAS OFFERED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE QUOTE PARACHUTIST UNQUOTE FOR JANUARY ISSUE. ARTICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSO- CIATION BY DECEMBER TWELVE NEXT.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO HAVE FOLLOWING NOTICE PUB- LISHED IN JANUARY ISSUE OF QUOTE PARACHUTIST UNQUOTE. END PAGE ONE
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ENCLOSED IS AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER WHO EX- TORTED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. THIS MAN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, BUILD AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH; HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS.
HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS. VOICE LOW, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES. CHARACTERISTIC HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGAR- ETTES. WEARING APPAREL BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT, NARROW BLACK TIE; BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN DASH TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE: CARRIED PAPER BAG FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES; BROWN SHOES. END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-29888PAGE THREE
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IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST FBI OFFICE.
IF APPROVED, A GLOSSY PICTURE OF ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB WITH GLASSES AND A GLOSSY PHOTO WITHOUT GLASSES SHOULD BE FOR- WARDED BY THE BUREAU TO SAN FRANCISCO TO ACCOMPANY THE ARTICLE.
SEATTLE DIVISION INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION RE-
GARDING
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE RESULTS OF INDICES CHECK REGARDING
END
HOLD
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DB Cooper-29889
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA f
UNSUB, aka Dan
SEATTLE DIVISION INDICES CONTAIN NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION RE-
GARDING
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE RESULTS OF INDICES CHECK REGARDING
END
HOLD
BJM FBI WASH DC
DB Cooper-29889
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA f
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattlo 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattlo
Ro memo of SA CHAGLEG R. ST. JOIN, dated 12/2/71. On December 3, 1971. b6
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at which time Sh
tho most recent artist's conception of the unmoun subiect,
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the artist's conception of the uncab were presented
for forwarding to the FBI.
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TO
SEATLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-2-0
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXORTION. 00: SEATLE.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL, DEC. THREE, LAST. RE SUSPECT
AND NAMES IN RETEL AS RESEMBLING UNSUB :
AND WAS INTERVIEWED DEC. SIX, LAST, BY BUAGENTS. HE STATED
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SIX, LAST, BY BUAGENTS. HE STATED
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BASED ON ABOVE INTERVIEW AND OBSERVATION, WITH UNSUB.
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-29892
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7:15PM NITEL 12/7/71 JAK
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
'SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, ÇAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE
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4 OFFER TO PUBLISH ARTICLE REASON KNOWN FOR AND ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN THEIR MAGAZINE QUOTE THE PARACHUTIST END QUOTE.
END ... HLD HOLD
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Sus L 164-81-841
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 133 FILED DEC 7 1971 581 - SEATTLE
ST. QUAN CON
.DB Cooper-29894AR. 031 LA PLAIN
10:30 PM NITEL 12-7-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81)' FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P),
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, 1
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, 1 SEVENTYONE. - CAA -. HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SE.
RE:
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SKY DIVER
MAGAZINE, ONE FIVE TWO ZERO SIX RAYMOND, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, AGREED TO PRINT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING CAPTIONED. JANUARY ISSUE GOES TO PRESS DECEMBER TWELVE AND MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF BY THAT DATE
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IF SEATTLE SECURES BUREAU AUTHORITY FOR PHOTO AND ARTICLE TO APPEAR IN THIS MAGAZINE, AS WELL AS . UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE QUOTE PARACHUTIST END QUOTE, ARTICLE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO LA .OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
SKUL 164-81-859 SEARCHED ......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1/12 FILED DEC (7-1971 FBI - SEATTLE
B
SAM 1
DB Cooper-2989512/7/71
DAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB; aka Dan Coonor Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; ENTORTION 00: Goattlo
On December 1. 797.
tao contacted by SA
tas chown photographe of the unknown ounces and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and thet
tao contacted by SA
tas chown photographe of the unknown ounces and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and thet ho is certain that this individual hos novor had any dealing with advised that
ho 10
On Docombor 1. 1971.
Mas contactod by SA
at which time was shown a composite photograph and was furnished descriptivo data regarding the unsub. stated that this individual is not familiar to him, and that ho has no rocollection of having soon tho unsub Q
On Docombor 1, 1971, data of tho unsub. was shown tho photographs and descriptivo advised that he has no knowledge of tho unsub, and does not rocall having seon him
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Sub L 164-81-780 95
DB Cooper-29896ARØ14 LA PLAIN 618PM NITEL 12-7-71 DLK TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB: ON DECEMBER TWO LAST
KNOWN AS LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB.
AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB: ON DECEMBER TWO LAST
KNOWN AS LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB. MEMBERS
JUMPED AT PARRIS, AND ELISINORE, CALIFORNIA AND OTHER AIRPORTS IN WEST.
END PAGE ONE
Sub.L. 164-81-827
OFARCHED .... .. INDEXED. SERIALI FED MAS FILED ny DEC (2.1971 FBI . SEATTLE
Vão
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DB Cooper-29897LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
STATES ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER NOT IDENTIFIABLE WITH
LATIN SKY DIVING GROUP COMPOSED
OF EXPERT JUMPERS
ARTISTS SKETCH WILL BE DISPLAYED
HE ADDS
TO FURNISH INFORMATION REGARDING
SUSPECTS.
HE ALSO IDENTIFIED
HE STATED
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-29898LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
LOS ANGELES WILL INTERVIEW
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF
POSSIBLE SUSPECTS,
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
DB Cooper-29899OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 145-11.#
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
LL/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS
WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
LL/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
The following Aviation companies were contacted and advised they had no suspects in this case. Photographs of the artist's conception "left with these personnel:
Vagabond Aviation Company, Olympia Airport Capitol Flight Service, Olympia Airport, both on November 30,-1971. Executive Flight Service, Hoquiam, Wach on December 6, 1971 (Bowerman Field) Note: Olympia airport and Bowerman Field are the only airports serviced by schools; that have rentals or would be in position to assist in this matter. There are no sky diving schools in the Olympia RA area.
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Sub-L.
164-81-223 SEA. CHED
1
INDEYLO SERIALIZED 22 FILED 4
DECO : 1971
FOI - SEATTLE
SAO-XX
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-2990012/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Information from
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SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Information from
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PMB:bfr (3)
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International Skydiving meet will be held December 4, 1971, at Abbottsford, B. C., Canada Airport. Expected to be on hand at this meet will be a large number of parachutists from the western United States and Canada.
also stated that he has a copy of an up-to- date list of all skydiving clubs, their presidents, with telephone numbers and addresses, in the United States. He will provide a copy of this list to the FBI as quickly as it can be reproduced.
stated that local skydiving clubs are located at Issaquah, Snohomish, Bellingham College, Puyallup, Washington, and at Eugene and Portland, Oregon.
This information is being supplied for information of the case Agent, leads to be set out at his discretion.
Sub.L.
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DB Cooper-29901SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
11/30/71
The following individuals and businesses were contacted on 11/29/71 for the
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
11/30/71
The following individuals and businesses were contacted on 11/29/71 for the purpose of identifying the unknown subject artist's rendering in this case. None of these contacts provided positive information:
Soaring Unlimited, 12422 68th N.E. , Kirkland, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Lemen Aircraft Service, Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Aviation, Inc., Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington.
RDM :md (3)
Sub. L. 164-81- 796 7
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DB Cooper-29902OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 COITION GSA FPMR (4) CFA) 101-16.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE :
SKY DIVERS
U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
On 12/1/71 SA
Office advised that a
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of the following information :
had advised
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all parachute jumpers must be licensed
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
On 12/1/71 SA
Office advised that a
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of the following information :
had advised
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all parachute jumpers must be licensed through U. S. Parachute Association and that an extensive application including a photo is furnished to the Association's headquarters at Monterey, California.
CEF: j1b (2)
5010-100
164-81-6-99 Sub. L DEC @ 1971 1
SEARGUL'!
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-29904NR004 SE PLAIN
4:18 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2₽ UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE PHONE CALLS FROM BUREAU TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FOUR, SEVENTY- ONE.
THE MENTIONED IN REFERENCED PHONE CALLS,
HAVE
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ALL BEEN INTERVIEWED BY AGENTS. HAS ALSO BEEN INTERVIEWED AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIR STRIP. IT APPEARS THAT THE PLANE WHICH LANDED ON THE AIR STRIP, ACCORDING TO HAS ALSO BEEN INTERVIEWED BY BUAGENTS. THE LANDING BY WAS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, AFTER CIRCLING
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AROUND AIR FIELD
END
THE LANDING BY WAS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, AFTER CIRCLING
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AROUND AIR FIELD
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-29906 Sub L.
164-81-209 NR 027 SF PLAIN
5:42URGGENT 12/2/71 MAH
TO:
DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON FIELD
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO . (164-220)
UNSUB, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING .
FOR INFORMATION UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, DOES NOT HAVE PHOTOS OF MEMBERS ON FILE AT THEIR . OFFICE. PRIOR TO TIME MEMBERSHIP CARD ISSUED PHOTO OF MEMBER IS NECESSARY AND IS AFFIXED TO MEMBERSHIP CARD BUT NO COPIES KEPT BY ASSOCIATION. UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, IS AGREEABLE TO PRINTING ARTIST'S CONCEPTION ETC. OF SUBJECT IN THEIR MAGAZINE "PARACHUTIST" FOR JANUARY ISSUE, THE ARTICLE TO BE PRINTED WOULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER TWELVE, NEXT. Sub.L. 164-81-570 END DCA FBI S E CLR
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SEARCHED .
THEIR MAGAZINE "PARACHUTIST" FOR JANUARY ISSUE, THE ARTICLE TO BE PRINTED WOULD HAVE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BY DECEMBER TWELVE, NEXT. Sub.L. 164-81-570 END DCA FBI S E CLR
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SEARCHED ......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC @ 1971 0 FBI · SEATTLE €
DB Cooper-29908NR 035 LA PLAIN 1041 PM NITEL 12-2-71 NEE TO NEW HAVEN (164-77) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
UNSUB ; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES TELS TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, DECEMBER ONE AND DECEMBER. TWO INSTANT. NEW HAVEN TEL TO BUREAU, SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES DECEMBER ONE LAST.
RE: SET
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FORTH LOS ANGELES TEL NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST.
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST,
ADVISED HE IS
ADVISED DOES NOT MATCH PHYSICAL
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· DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT AND HE WOULD DEFINITELY DISCOUNT
AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
END PAGE ONE
Sueli. L. 164-81-323
SEARCHED --- INDEXED SERIALIZEDFILED. DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Des
DB Cooper-29909LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST, VIEWED THE b6
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ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND STATED
DOES
NOT LOOK LIKE SKETCH.