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FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) 1P UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
MONTANA, ADVISED AFTER VIEWING COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNSUB IN
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ANCHORAGE.
ANCHORAGE OBTAIN PHOTO OF AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE.
SEATTLE ASCERTAIN BACKGROUND OF
PORTLAND CHECK
OREGON FOR BACKGROUND AND
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NWA FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
On November 29, 1971, State Parole Board, Olympia, suggested the name of
Washington
DOB : Institution as a possible suspect
in this case. He has
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eyes, brown hair, 174 pounds and
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Washington. He has a long criminal record and has been involved in bizarre methods.
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parole board had not further details concerning this escapade.
I contacted SA FARRELL by phone, who suggested a memo be prepared since it contains a present address for suspect. (2)
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Tachington, phono colophonically advised on November 27, 1071, that 10 000 INE opinion that if captionod hijacking voro successful and that the hijackor vos not caught, it would precipitato sovoral more attempts at Dinilor hijackingo wheroin the hijacker would utilino a parachute to leave the aircraft.
Ro cold if this should bo tho caso the 1BI roy wich to utilizo cuorgency radio equipment which could bo cecroted in tho parachute and which would constantly transmit a signal villch would onablo the tranonitter to be located subsequently by the use of proper cquupmont.
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TO
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DATE:
11/30/71
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:
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HJJAKCING; EXTORTION
In 11/30/71
The Boeing Co.
STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HJJAKCING; EXTORTION
In 11/30/71
The Boeing Co., 7755 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington advised that a review of Boeing personnel records failed to reveal any listing for a from 1963 to the present.
She explained that the Boeing 727 was on the drawing boards in 1963, but manufacture did no start until a later date, 1968 or 1969.
She sungested that the unsub might have become familiar with the 727 through working for an airline using the 727.
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FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 2P
Sub - Unsub Man observes ot Susanville, Calif
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
THIS DATE, LASSEN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, LAST, AN UNKNOWN
THIS DATE, LASSEN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, LAST, AN UNKNOWN PERSON DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DARK COMPLECTED, APPEARING SOMEWHAT INDIAN, BUT NO INDIAN, SIX FEET - SIX FEET- TWO INCHES, BLUE DENIM TROUSERS, BROWN COWBOY HAT, WHITE SWEATER, WAS IN STATE CAFE AND BAR AND ROUNDUP ROOM, AT WHICH BAR IN SUSANVILLE HE HAD BEEN DRINKING, AND OFFERED PERSONS FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO DRIVE HIM OUT OF TOWN. THIS PERSON WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF BILLS IN HIS WALLET, DENOMINATIONS NOT KNOWN.
PERSON DESCRIBED WAS OBSERVED ENTERING AUTOMOBILE BEARING END PAGE ONE
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OREGON LICENSE
THIS PERSON WAS OBSERVED BY
PORTLAND AT PORTLAND. IDENTIFY THE OWNER OF OREGON LICENSE
OBTAIN COPY OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR DISPLAY
TO WITNESSES AT SEATTLE AND TO AT SUSANVILLE. CONDUCT CREDIT AND ARREST INVESTIGATION.
SACRAMENTO AT SUSANVILLE. WILL DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO OF
UNSUB TO END
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM :
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
R Sway
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proficient in stated that he did not take offer but is quite sure that would be an individual who would have enough nerve to attempt to perpetrate a hijacking of this type in captioned matter.
The records of the reflected that is White, Male, American, 5'10", 165 lbs., Sheriff's Office in brown eyes. medium complexion, DOB It is to be noted that was the subject of a 91 matter in Seattle Division and his name is indexed in Seattle indices.
medium complexion, DOB It is to be noted that was the subject of a 91 matter in Seattle Division and his name is indexed in Seattle indices.
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Investigtion November 29, 1971 in vicinity of location furnished by Northwest Airlines Flight operations negative to date on individual observing a person meeting the description of the person depicted in the composite photograph. Weather conditions precluded continuance of air search but it is anticipated with clearing weather conditions on November 30, 1971 a helicopter from Bonneville Power, Vancouver, Washington, and possibly a private helicopter from Kelso, Washington, will be authorized to conduct an intensive air search in the vicinity of the spot pinpointed by Northwest Airlines.
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Investigation to contact doctor's clinics and hospitals from Longview to Vancouver, Washington negtive to date. These contacts are being continued.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA THOMAS J. MANNINIG
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
On November 29, 1971 in Washington, advised thi he feels that b6 Should be considered a logical suspect in captioned hijacking. b7C He advised that meets the physical description of the b7D
hijacker and further that a short time ago
proficient in stated that he did not sake
offer but is quite sure that would be an individual who would have enough nerve to attempt to perpetrate a hijacking of this type in captioned matter.
The records of the Sheriff's Office reflected that is White, Male, American. 5'10", 165 lbs., in brown eyes, medium complexion, DOB It is to be noted that was the subject of a 91 matter in Seattle Division and his name is indexed in Seattle indices.
Investigation November 29, 1971 in vicinity of location furnished by Northwest Airlines Flight operations negative to date on individual
Investigation November 29, 1971 in vicinity of location furnished by Northwest Airlines Flight operations negative to date on individual observing a person meeting the description of the person depicted in the composite photograph. Weather conditions precluded continuance of air search but it is anticipated with clearing weather conditions on November 30, 1971 a helicopter from Bonneville Power, Vancouver, Washington, and possibly a private helicopter from Kelso, Washington, will be authorized to conduct an intensive air search in the vicinity of the spot pinpointed by Northwest Airlines.
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FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
- UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
14/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE
REMYTEL TODAY.
RE: ARTIST'S SKETCH. THE FOLLOWING WERE PASSENGERS AND WITNESSES WHO OBSERVED UNSUB ON CAPTIONED AIRPLANE.
WASHINGTON, STATED THAT CONCERNING THE EYES, THE EYES APPEARING IN PHOTO O B SEVEN DASH TWELVE, PAGE TWENTYNINE, WITH HEAVY LIDS AS APPEARING IN PHOTO O B EIGHT DASH TWELVE, PAGE THIRTYONE, WERE SIMILAR TO UNSUB. CONCERNING THE REMAINDER OF THE SKETCH, HAD THE FOLLOWING TO SAY: THE HAIRLINE WAS GOOD. HAIR ITSELF SHOULD BE MARCELLED AND HAIR STYLE OF PRESIDENT NIXON IS QUITE SIMILAR TO WHAT UNSUB HAD. HAIR SHOULD BE SLICKED DOWN AS CHARACTERS WORE IN OLD GEORGE RAFT MOVIES. NOSE IN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION TOO PINCHED, SHOULD BE BROADENED IN AREA OF NOSTRILS. CHEEKS TOO FLAT, SHOULD BE MORE ROUNDED TO GIVE MEXICAN-AMERICAN APPEARANCE. CHIN AREA GOOD.
NOSE IN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION TOO PINCHED, SHOULD BE BROADENED IN AREA OF NOSTRILS. CHEEKS TOO FLAT, SHOULD BE MORE ROUNDED TO GIVE MEXICAN-AMERICAN APPEARANCE. CHIN AREA GOOD.
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CHEEKS SHOULD BE AS IN PHOTO O G ONE DASH FIVE, PAGE NINETY THREE, OR O H ONE DASH FOUR, PAGE NINETYNINE IN FACIAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOGUE.
SEATTLE, ADVISED THE HIJACKER WAS WEARING DARK GLASSES WHEN SAW HIM AND HE WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY PARTICULARS ABOUT THE HIJACKERS EYES. AFTER STUDYING THE ARTIST'S SKETCH OF THE HIJACKER, MADE THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS. HE STATED THAT THE HIJACKER HAD AN OVERALL APPEARANCE WHICH WAS IN SOME WAYS SIMILAR TO THE ARTIST'S SKETCH, HOWEVER, HE RECALLED THAT THE HIJACKER HAD A BROADER NOSE, WIDER FOREHEAD AND FACE IN GENERAL, THAN THAT DEPICTED IN THE SKETCH. HE ALSO NOTED THAT THE HIJACKERS' HAIRLINE WAS SOMEWHAT LOWER THAN THE SKETCH AND THE HIJACKER'S GLASSES HAD SQUARER CORNERS THAN
HE ALSO NOTED THAT THE HIJACKERS' HAIRLINE WAS SOMEWHAT LOWER THAN THE SKETCH AND THE HIJACKER'S GLASSES HAD SQUARER CORNERS THAN THE ROUND CORNERED GLASSES DEPICTED IN THE SKETCH.
ADVISED THAT UNSUB WAS WEARING SUNGLASSES AND HE NEVER SAW HIS EYES. WITH RESPECT TO THE ARTIST'S SKETCH, ADVISED THAT IF THE FACE WERE WIDENED ONE SIXTEENTH OF AN INCH, SKETCH WOULD BE AN
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EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO UNSUB. HE DESCRIBED UNSUB'S SUNGLASSES AS SLIGHTLY WRAP-AROUND STYLE, DARK BROWN. WHO IS b6 b7C
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ARTIST'S SKETCH AND THIS IS BEING FURNISHED TO THE BUREAU BY FACSIMILE.
PORTLAND DIVISION SUBMITTING RESULTS OF INTERVIEW WITH
WITNESS WHO HAS RETURNED TO EUGENE, OREGON.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
PORTLAND, OREGON,
ON INSTANT FLIGHT,
ADVISED HE HAS LOOKED AT FACIAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOG AND SELECTS THEREFROM PHOTO NO. KB EIGHT DASH SIXTEEN. SAID THIS IS IN THE HEAVY LIDDED CATEGORY BUT HE DOES NOT RECALL THIS APPLIES TO UNSUB'S APPEARANCE,
SAID THIS IS IN THE HEAVY LIDDED CATEGORY BUT HE DOES NOT RECALL THIS APPLIES TO UNSUB'S APPEARANCE, THAT HE HAS AVERAGE EYES, OF LATIN APPEARANCE, WITH A SHORT OF DISINTERESTED LOOK, LET'S GET IT OVER WITH LOOK. THOUGHT ARTIST'S CONCEPTION WAS VERY GOOD OVERALL, EXCEPT THE HAIR DID NOT RECEDE QUITE SO MUCH AS HE REMEMBERS IT, IT WAS A LITTLE MORE CURLY AND DEFINITELY SHORT. HE ALSO THINKS THE NOSE AND FACE SLIGHTLY TOO THIN, ALTHOUGHT NOT MUCH. FEELS ARTIST'S SKETCH MAKES
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HIM LOOK YOUNGER THAN HE IS.
SA NORMAN BETFREY PORTSAND DIVISION ~CALLED AND WITNESS
SAID THE CHIN AND CHEEKBONE OF COMPOSITE PHOTO ARE SIMILAR TO KH ONE DASH EIGHT AND FACIAL LINES SIMILAR TO KK SIX DASH THREE. THE NECK AND CHIN OF UNSUB APPEAR AS IF HE HAD BEEN FAT AND LOST WEIGHT, LEAVING SOME FLABBY SKIN. EVERYTHING FROM NOSE UP IS GOOD.
THE NECK AND CHIN OF UNSUB APPEAR AS IF HE HAD BEEN FAT AND LOST WEIGHT, LEAVING SOME FLABBY SKIN. EVERYTHING FROM NOSE UP IS GOOD. MOUTH IS ALSO GOOD. OVERALL PICTURE OF COMPOSITE MAKES UNSUB APPEAR YOUNGER THAN HE ACTUALLY IS.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
11/30/71
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Washington, was contacted on
11/29/71 concerning this case. When shown the artist's sketch of the above named unknown subject, strongly resembled
advised it
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Washington.
also
advised that knowledge
but to the best of his reportedly had
following information:
he listed the
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE: SUSPECT
Washington, was contacted on II/29/71 concerning this case. When shown the artist's sketch of the above named unknown subject, strongly resembled advised it
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when
advised that knowledge
Washington. but to the best of his reportedly had
also
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE. 1
WASHINGTON,
ADVISED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT CLOSELY RESEMBLES
MONTANA ₱ PRESENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN TO HIM BUT
POSSIBLY CAN BE LOCATED THROUGH MONTANA .
BUTTE AT
MONTANA, WILL CONTACT
IN EFFORT TO LOCATE LOOK-ALIKE
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE 'ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY=ONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
REBUREAU CALL TO SAC SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE. REMARKS IN THE PRESS ATTRIBUTED TO SA THOMAS MANNING SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON, ARE COMPLETELY UNFOUNDED. MANNING HAS BEEN UNEQUIVOCALLY INSTRUCTED BY ME TO MAKE NO COMMENTS TO THE PRESS. SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES FROM COWLITZ COUNTY AND CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ARE ASSISTING IN GROUND SEARCH UNDER SA MANNING'S DIRECTION, AND HAVE BEEN INTERVIEWED WIDELY BY PRESS REPRESENTATIVES. PRESS HAS CONTINUED TO GIVE MATTER INTENSE COVERAGE AND ARE ATTRIBUTING TO SA MANNING COMMENTS THAT ARE GENERAL CONVERSATIONAL TOPICS IN THE AREA.
MANNING UNEQUIVOCALLY DENIES MAKING ANY REMARKS TO THE EFFECT THAT THE UNSUB IS A SKYDIVER OR IS CRAZY OR REMARKS RE RESULTS OF SEARCH OR DETAILS OF SEARCH.
MANNING UNEQUIVOCALLY DENIES MAKING ANY REMARKS TO THE EFFECT THAT THE UNSUB IS A SKYDIVER OR IS CRAZY OR REMARKS RE RESULTS OF SEARCH OR DETAILS OF SEARCH. I HAVE CONTINUALLY REFUSED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION TO THE PRESS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. (P)
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO PORTLAND, NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, WHEREIN LEADS SET FORTH TO INTERVIEW
RE IDENTITY OF UNKNOWN
SUSPECT.
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE,
SEATTLE, RECALLED NAME OF UNKNOWN SUSPECT AS
WHO IS CURRENTLY PURPORTED TO BE 4
WASHINGTON.
PORTLAND DISCONTINUE. SEATTLE WILL CHECK OUT
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AND CLAIMED 164-81-260
PERSECUTION BY PORTLAND PD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL.
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.
FROM
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SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
DATE:
11/29/71
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telephonically provided on November 27, 1971 the opinion that the hijacker was very probably one
He said
had experience
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was the hijacker.
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FDI - SEATTLE 7
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DB Cooper-214SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) (P)
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SCATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SC)
11/29/71
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telephonically provided on November 27, 1971, tho opinion that the hijacker was very probably one
phono
He said
However, ho had no other information was the hijackor.
on which to base his belief that

164-81-261
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DB Cooper-214OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (I) CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/28/71
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
" $
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SA THOMAS J.
8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/28/71
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
" $
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING, SRA Longview, Washington, requested this date 12 copies of artist's conception of UNSUB be sent to him at earliest possible time. SA SRA Everett, Washington, asked for a copy to show an individual in his area who thinks he may know UNSUB's identity.
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For record purposes, writer mailed each Resident Agency covered by Seattle a copy of artist's conception and form letter of description corresponding with the number of agents in each RA. SA MANNING was supplied with 12.
(Copies mailed late evening 11/28/71) .
DCA/dca
(1)
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:
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DB Cooper-214OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-214OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES J. HENRY
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines
Flight #305 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXT.
Sub -
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RE: Suspect
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advised that
Kansas City telephonically had clled that office after seeing b6
artists conception in the newspaper,
think
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think id the UNSUB.
is an
b7D
In addition to background info he furnished the following description:
Name :
Race: White
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Sex: Male
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Age :
DoB :
Height: 5'10% - 11"
Weight: 165-170
Hair: Drk brown-parted on left
Eyes :
Comp: Olive green
Char: Does not smoke
KC forwarded a facimile foto which is attached. They will forward all info by teletype. Facimile foto furnished also to MP. Foto to be sent AMSD.
cjh/ (3)
5010-168
4
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NOV : 9 1971 0
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MAY
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1
At 8:20pb6
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SERIALIZED /212 FILED UM DB Cooper-2149
NOV : 9 1971 0
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MAY
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At 8:20pb6
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D
DB Cooper-2150 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-$1.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAO, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
Sub -
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
At 8:20pm
advised that
Kansas City telephonically had clled that office after seeing
artists conception in the newspaper.
think
think
id the UNSUB.
is an
In addition to background info he furnished the following description:
b7C
b7D
Name :
Race: White
b6
Sex: Male
b7C
Age :
b7D
DoB :
Height: 5'102 - 11"
Weight: 165-170
Hair: Drk brown-parted on left
Eyes :
Comp: Olive green
Char: Does not smoke
KC forwarded a facimile foto which is attached. They will forward all info by teletype. Facimile foto furnished also to MP. Foto to be sent AMSD.
cjh/ (3)
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164-81-263
S' ARCHED
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DB Cooper-2151
TLE
0
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17
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lan
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FROM
Savings Bonds Regularly on th
164-81-263
S' ARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED MYFILED
NOV : 9 1971
DB Cooper-2151
TLE
0
b6
17
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lan
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FROM
SA CHARLES J. HENRY
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines
- Flight #305 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXT.
RE: Suspecb6
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DB Cooper-215OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
November 29, 1971
FROM :
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Any
RE: Suspect
At 8:00 AM on November 29, 1971, I called SA in Minneapolis and referred him to Seattle teletype of November 27, 1971, requesting that the photograph of be shown to the witnesses immediately. I asked him to let me know if this was done and the results.
Later, SAC HELD called from Minneapolis, saying that the photograph of had only arrived from Kansas City this morning and would. be shown to the witnesses today. Their telecopier is not working and the photo was sent by mail.
Later, SAC HELD called from Minneapolis, saying that the photograph of had only arrived from Kansas City this morning and would. be shown to the witnesses today. Their telecopier is not working and the photo was sent by mail.
2 - Seattle
JEM/cjw
(2)
What are results There ?
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DB Cooper-215NR 011 SC PLAINTEXT 807PM NITEL 11-29-71 LCH TO SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) LAS VEGAS FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) (2P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - HIGHJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, ON THIS DATE ADVISED THAT AFTER SEEING THE COMPOSITE DRAWING IN THE NEWSPAPER HE BELIEVED THAT IT CLOSELY RESEMBLED
STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION, AND HE KNOWS HE WAS AN
AND HE ALSO HAD
END PAGE ONE
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FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2154
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PAGE TWO
SC 164-50
IN ADDITION, SAID HE BELIEVED THAT WAS CAPABLE.
FILED
NOV 2 9 1971
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2154
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PAGE TWO
SC 164-50
IN ADDITION, SAID HE BELIEVED THAT WAS CAPABLE. STATED THE LAST INFORMATION HE HAD WAS THAT IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, AND HAD ALSO BEEN IN RENO, NEVADA.
SAID SHERIFF GEORGE ALLEN, LYONS COUNTY,
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NEVADA, NAD A LARGE FILE ON IT IS NOTED THAT WAS A TOP TEN FUGITIVE
b6 IN NINETEEN SIXTY EIGHT AND HAD I O NUMBER
b7C
ABOVE IS BEING FURNISHED TO SEATTLE AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2155 :unselectedNRØ11 PG PLAIN
11:13 PM URGENT 11-29-71 PVC
TO
DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
FROM
PITTSBURGH
(164-NEW) 2-P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING, 00 :SEATTLE.
W.VA., TODAY OFFERED
NAME OF
AS SUSPECT IN THIS CASE.
IDENTIFIED AS
FBI NO.
W/M; DOB
INCHES; ONE HUNDRED FIFTYFIVE LBS .;
EYES ;
BROWN HAIR.
IDENTIFIED
AS
ON NUMEROUS
OCCASIONS AND DESCRIBED ALSO BELIEVES D.B. COOPER WOULD BE WAY OF USING END PAGE ONE
a
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CCARCKED ________ INDSKED .
IDENTIFIED
AS
ON NUMEROUS
OCCASIONS AND DESCRIBED ALSO BELIEVES D.B. COOPER WOULD BE WAY OF USING END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-2156
Swap.
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PG - 164 NEW
NAME OF
WAS SOUGHT BY STATE AUTHORITIES, W.VA., IN
ON
CHARGE GROWING OUT OF
SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED THERE ON
CHARGE
PURPORTEDLY WHEN SOURCE AT
W.VA., SAID
BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO SEND COPY OF FINGERPRINT RECORD
TO SEATTLE BY TELECOPIER.
SEATTLE WILL THEREAFTER OBTAIN MOST RECENT PICTURE OF FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-2157 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 19EZ EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
Sub.
Mesa indiv -I
SA Kansas City Office, advised by FTS on November 27. 1971. that he had been advised by the
can very possibly be a sus-
pect in captioned hijacking, She said that
said that
and had also She
that he had been advised by the
can very possibly be a sus-
pect in captioned hijacking, She said that
said that
and had also She was
last aware of his whereabouts when was in San Francisco, approximately 1971. She described him as being and furnished the following background in- formation concerning him:
Date of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes :
165 to 170 pounds Black, wave in front
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DB Cooper-215SAC, SEATTLE (104-31) (P)
BA
UNSUD; KOSTIVEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 0305, FONTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CDA - HIJACKING; SETORTION (C) : SE)
11/29/71
Kansas City Offico, advised ho bad boon adviced by tho can very possibly be a suc-
post in captioned hijacking, She said that
GORDEBATY
and had also She was
LESE Ovaro of hin Whoresbouts von vos in bon Francisco, approximately 1071. Sho described him as being and furnished tho following background in- formation concorning him:
Dato of Birth:
Height: Voight :
Sho described him as being and furnished tho following background in- formation concorning him:
Dato of Birth:
Height: Voight :
Hair: Dyon :
165 to 170 pounds Blach wave in front
: 3~Sonttle VMVrch (3)
164-81-267
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DB Cooper-215OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM : SA JAMES H. SANDUSKY
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT # 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE: CHANGED
The title in this communication is being marked CHANGED in order to reflect the true and complete name of (LNU) as shown in the records of the
Enclosed for Tacoma are three group photos reflecting a photo of
On November 29, 1971,
of
advised he was acquainted with a member whose nickname was and who
appeared to be identical with photos of shown to him.
which were
said the individual in the photos closely resembled the person he knew as he stated that
however,
then
which reflected
the full and true name of
as
Washington,
area code
telephone, further reflect
said the individual in the photos closely resembled the person he knew as he stated that
however,
then
which reflected
the full and true name of
as
Washington,
area code
telephone, further reflect USA, marital status
date of birth as and his education as
as
said hehas not seen
recently
but that
is presently
Wash- believed
ington, where he recently by
According to
164-81-268
SEARCHED INDEXSD.
HAALIZED. FILE:)
photos-JA(1)
DB Cooper-2160
NOV 3 9 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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JHS : set (3) Do not marSE 164-81
said that Tacoma, Washington (telephone is the
lives at the aforementioned
address
described
as follows:
Race
White Male.
Sex
Height
· Weight Build Hair Complexion Characteristics
Approximately 6'
Approximately 170 pounds
Slender
Black, medium cut
Dark
Wears glasses and
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The name
is negative in Seattle
LEADS
SEATTLE At Tacoma, Washington
concerning
Will conduct appropriate background investigation at Tacoma and b6 b7C
Washington, in order to determine his whereabouts during the pertinent period of November 24, 1971, when captioned hijacking occurred
in Seattle
LEADS
SEATTLE At Tacoma, Washington
concerning
Will conduct appropriate background investigation at Tacoma and b6 b7C
Washington, in order to determine his whereabouts during the pertinent period of November 24, 1971, when captioned hijacking occurred and to make determination as to whether is identical to UNSUB in this case.
Will consider displaying enclosed photos to Tacoma, Washington, to further
confirm UNSUB as identical with and obtain any further background information which may be helpful to the investigation of this matter.
2
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DB Cooper-2161 :unselectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA JAMES II. SANDUSKY
UNKNOWN SUBJECT ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
11/29/71
RE: CHANGED
The title in this communication is being marked CHANGED in order to reflect the true and complete name of (LNU) as shown in the records of the
Enclosed for Tacoma are three group photos reflecting a photo of
On November 29, 1971.
advised he was acquainted with a member whose nickname was and who
of
appeared to be identical with photos of shown to him.
advised he was acquainted with a member whose nickname was and who
of
appeared to be identical with photos of shown to him. said the individual in the photos closely resembled the person he knew as he stated that
which were'
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however,
then
which reflected
the full and true name of
as
Washington,
telephone, further reflect USA, marital status
b6 b7C
area code
date of birth as and his education as
as
said he has not seen is presently
recently
but that
Wash- believed
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ington, where he recently by
According to 164-81-268
JHS : set (3)
NOV 09 : .: 1 FS1-20-10^
DB Cooper-2162
910
b6 ৳7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7SE 164-81 said that Tacoma, Washington (telephone is the
lives at the aforementioned
address described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
Approximately 6'
Weight Approximately 170 pounds
Build
slender
Hair Complexion Characteristics
Black, medium cut
Dark
Wears glasses and
is negative in Seattle indices.
The name
LEADS
SEATTLE At Tacoma, Washington
concerning
Will conduct appropriate background investigation at Tacoma and b6 b7C
Washington, in order to determine
The name
LEADS
SEATTLE At Tacoma, Washington
concerning
Will conduct appropriate background investigation at Tacoma and b6 b7C
Washington, in order to determine his whereabouts during the pertinent period of November 24, 1971, when captioned hijacking occurred and to make determination as to whether is identical to UNSUB in this case.
Will consider displaying enclosed photos to
Tacoma, Washington, to further
confirm UNSUB as identical with and
obtain any further background information which may be helpful to the investigation of this matter.
2
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-2163 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Re : (LNU)
Mise Persons
On 11/28/71,
Police Department, was contacted in reference to his phone call to the Seattle Office He indicated he was contacted
by phone concerning the composite sketch of the hijacker, which appeared
On 11/28/71,
Police Department, was contacted in reference to his phone call to the Seattle Office He indicated he was contacted
by phone concerning the composite sketch of the hijacker, which appeared in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER. believed the sketch to resemble (LNU) whom he had known
On 11/28/71, Washington, telephone advised that the composite sketch of the hijacker which appeared in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER resembled (LNU) . He further added
that in Seattle, could provide the
last name for
and he believed that
He later
He can be located through
He believes that in the Seattle area, or through
is from the
had no reason to believe that would be responsible for the hijacking but stated he called because of a resemblance of to the composite sketch. He does
not know well and could provide no further information about his activities, background, or whereabouts.
TMK : klb ich (3)
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et
Sub
Inu :unselectedSE 164-81
He described him as follows:
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2164
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b6
b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
5010-108
et
Sub
Inu :unselectedSE 164-81
He described him as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Late 20s or early 30s
Height:	5'10"
Weight:	160 1bs.
Hair:	Dark
Eyes :	Dark
Characteristics:	Wears glasses;

;
requested that his identity be protected in this investigation and that in any way.
b6 b7C b7D
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DB Cooper-21611/29/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNORIT SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
RO : (INU)
On 11/28/71, Police Department, was contacted in reference to his phone call to the Seattle Office , He indicated he was contacted by phone concerning the composite sketch of the hijacker, which appeared in the SEATTLE POST TRTELLIGENCER.
contacted in reference to his phone call to the Seattle Office , He indicated he was contacted by phone concerning the composite sketch of the hijacker, which appeared in the SEATTLE POST TRTELLIGENCER. believed the sketch to resemble (LU) when he had known
b6
b7C b7D
On 11/28/71, Washington, telephone advised that the composite sketch of the hijacker which appeared in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER resembled
(LNU) . Hle further addod
b6 b7C b7D
that in Seattle, could provide the
last name for
and he believed that
He later
He believes that
He can be located through
is from the in the Seattle area. or through
had no reason to believe that
would be responsible for the hijacking but stated he called because of a resemblance of to the composite sketch. He does
not know well and could provide no further information about his activities, background, or whereabouts.
THK : klb (3)
164-81-269 INDEXED
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DB Cooper-2166
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselectedSE 164-81
He described him as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Late 20s or early 30s
Height:	5'
Cooper-2166
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselectedSE 164-81
He described him as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Late 20s or early 30s
Height:	5' 10"
Weight:	160 1bs.
Hair:	Dark
Eyes:	Dark
Characteristics:	Wears glasses:

:
requested that his identity be protected in this investigation and that in any way.
b6 b7C b7D
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DB Cooper-216SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
Re : 
(LNU)
On 11/28/71, Police Department, was contacted in reference to his phone call to the Seattle Office . He indicated he was contacted by phone concerning the composite sketch of the hijacker, which appeared in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER. believed the sketch to resemble (LNU) whom he had known
b6 b7C b7D
On 11/28/71, Washington, telephone advised that the composite sketch of the hijacker which appeared in the
believed the sketch to resemble (LNU) whom he had known
b6 b7C b7D
On 11/28/71, Washington, telephone advised that the composite sketch of the hijacker which appeared in the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER_resembled (LNU) . No further added
that In Seattle, could provide the b6 last name for b7C b7D
and he believed that
He later
He believes that is from the in the Seattle area. or through
He can be located through
would
had no reason to believe that be responsible for the hijacking but stated he called because of a resemblance of to the composite sketch. He does not know well and could provide no further information about his activities, background, or whereabouts.
THK : k1b (3)
269
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SENALIZA FILED
FEI-SEATTLE
17 1
DB Cooper-2168
11/29/71
b6 b7C
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He described him as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age:	Late 20s or carly 30s
Height :	510ª
Weight:	160 1bs.
Hair:	Dark
Eyes:	Dark
Characteristics:
FILED
FEI-SEATTLE
17 1
DB Cooper-2168
11/29/71
b6 b7C
b6 b7SE 164-81
He described him as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age:	Late 20s or carly 30s
Height :	510ª
Weight:	160 1bs.
Hair:	Dark
Eyes:	Dark
Characteristics:	Wears glasses;

;
requested that his identity be protected in this investigation and that in any way.
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DB Cooper-216b6 b7C
NRØ11 MP PLAIN 816PM NITEL 11-29-71 AGL
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
SEATTLE
PHILADELPHIA
LITTLE ROCK
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 3P
Ce- WITNESSES Sub. N.
Suy .
CC. ARTIST'S SubK SKETCH
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN HUNDRED SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING DASH EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
INSTANT DATE EIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS, INCLUDING A PHOTOGRAPH
OF
DATE OF BIRTH
WAS SHOWN TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
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STEWARDESS
STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYED ADVISED LOOKED LIKE THE HIJACKER OR RESEMBLED HIM.
ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYED ADVISED LOOKED LIKE THE HIJACKER OR RESEMBLED HIM. SHE THOUGHT THE PHOTOGRAPH OF WAS NOT A GOOD LIKENESS OF THE HIJACKER, SINCE HIS FACE WAS MUCH TOO FULL. APPEARED TO BE YOUNGER AND BETTER LOOKING THAN THE HIJACKER. END PAGE ONE
DENICES
Of
164-81-270 mi SEARCHED ..________ INDEXED SERIALIZED. Kg -FILED NOV 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2170 :unselectedPAGE TWO
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AND
WERE UNAVAILABLE TO DISPLAY
PHOTOGRAPH .
OBSERVATIONS OF THE ARTIST'S SKETCH OF THE
HIJACKER WERE AS FOLLOWS:
SHE BELIEVED THAT THE SKETCH WAS A FAIR LIKENESS; HOWEVER, SHE COULD NOT PINPOINT ANY CHARACTERISTIC ABOUT THE SKETCH THAT SHE DID NOT PARTICULARLY LIKE, AND SHE COULD NOT CONTRIBUTE ANY FURTHER SPECIFIC ALTERATIONS.
A FACSIMILE OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF IS BEING FURNISHED TO PHILADELPHIA AND LITTLE ROCK, ALONG WITH OTHER FACSIMILES.
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FACSIMILE, ALONG WITH OTHERS. LITTLE ROCK DIVISION AT ARKANSAS.
WILL CONTACT
AND DISPLAY FACSIMILE OF
P. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
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Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT .
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When the photographs of have been displayed to the witnesses, and if we do not effect an identification, then the Chicago Office should be contacted to locate him in Illinois, to be interviewed in detail concerning the hijacked aircraft,
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who was also and asked all the questions about this episode.
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTIOSTANDARD FORM NO, 64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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NOV 2 9 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTIOSTANDARD FORM NO, 64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE :
Suspect
at the Bureau called and said they had
talked to
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TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE
Suspect
SAC HELD called from Minneapolis at 1:50 PM and
advised that the witness on viewing picture b6 b7C
said she did not think it was him. is in Philadelphia, the other in Little Rock.
until
the 30th.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE
Suspect
SAC HELD called from Minneapolis at 1:50 PM and
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said she did not think it was him. is in Philadelphia, the other in Little Rock.
until
the 30th.
He advised he was sending a picture of to these offices for display to the witnesses.
I suggested that he contact the Xerox Company, get a substitute telecopier and send it to them on the telecopier rather than wait until tomorrow.
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164-81-273 SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED MB FILED MM NOV 2 9 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DIRECTOR, FBI ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION SAC, SEATTLE (164-01)
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UNSUB : NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Northwest Airlines based at headquarters in Minneapolis, who was in Seattle, has advised that when ho examined the plane on 11/25/71 at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, he found the enclosed papers in the plano. They were pushed down behind a ceat.
in Minneapolis, who was in Seattle, has advised that when ho examined the plane on 11/25/71 at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, he found the enclosed papers in the plano. They were pushed down behind a ceat.
There is no apparent connection between these papers and the hijacker; however, so they may be properly oxamined the bureau is requested to process these papers for any latent fingerprints and return them for future use if needed.
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Date
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Att .:
FILE SE 164-81
Title UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION Agent ASAC Supv. SAC
00: SEATTLE SE IC CC
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OF THE BUREAU 11/27/71 Steno Clerk Rotor #:
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
11/26/71
On November 24, 1971, I was at the Operations Office of the Northwest Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Air- port, when
Seattle-First National Bank, and
Seattle-First National Bank, arrived at that office. They carried a white canvas bag which they advised contained $200, 000 in $20 denominations. The bag was encased in a large leather satchel. The bag was removed from the leather satchel and seal on it was cut by and I personally examined the bag to insure that it did contain currency. I did not count the money. The package measured approximately one foot by one foot by eight or nine inches. The money was handed to Northwest Airlines, who departed for the plane.
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SAC J E. MILNES/eon
Date dictated
11/26/71
by
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and ils contents ore nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and ils contents ore nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
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Dear Sir:
Now that most of the facts are in concerning last Wednesday's Skyjacking are in, one thing is very apparent: If this one is suc- cessful, we can expect others to follow. In any case, this was a unique method.
When I heard the hijacker requested and got parachutes, I sur- mised they might be rigged so they wouldn't open. But no, the man might make a hostage jump with him. Then I began thinking "if I were dealing with a hijacker and he requested two parachutes, what would I do? Being around an airport with all that aviation equipment Of course! Remembering back a while, when there was a furor about how hard it is to locate a small plane that has crashed, there was an outfit en the nightly news telling about an emergency transmitter in a little plastic case which sent continuous signals to help locate a downed craft. Why couldn't a smart guy stuff one of these into a parachute case?
en the nightly news telling about an emergency transmitter in a little plastic case which sent continuous signals to help locate a downed craft. Why couldn't a smart guy stuff one of these into a parachute case?
A little afterthought, though it doesn't mean a damn thing, is this caper must have been pretty well planned, right? It has been spec- ulated the hijacker must have had someone waiting to, pick him up. parachuting is a fast way to come down, but not too accurate. If our man jumped in cowlitz county, chances are he had a rough time of it. (I know the area) I'd be willing to bet that if he jumped in the area between Woodland and Portland, it was probably over one of the few islands in the Columbia River near the Portland Airport. a couple of them are big enough to hit and uninhabited, too. Then he could leave quietly by boat.
I really don't know why I'm writing this except I have nothing better to do at the moment. You guys probably have already thought of all these things, anyway. Oh well, this can be your daily crakpot letter for whichever day it comes on.
Seattle, Wash.
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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, W AM 28 NOV 1971
DEFEAT MUSCULAR YS SUPPORT EISENHOWER USA
F B I - Seattle Office 1015 2nđ Seattle, Washington
ATTN: Hand this to an Agent Please!
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Seattle, Washington
Dear
I have your letter of November 26, 1971.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing and giving us the benefit of your observations.
Very truly yours, CM 1 J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Date:
VIA FACIMILE
Fransmit the following In PLAIN TEXT
(Type in plaintesi or code)
URGENT
Via
(Prionica] SUB PARACHUTES Sub-D
TO: SEATTLE
ROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST PLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYIE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
U. S. FOREST SERVICE HAS TWO SMOKE JUMP CENTERS IN OREGON.
PARACHUTES Sub-D
TO: SEATTLE
ROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST PLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYIE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
U. S. FOREST SERVICE HAS TWO SMOKE JUMP CENTERS IN OREGON. PORTLAND HANDLING CONTACTS THERE.
ONE U. S. FOREST SERVICE SMOKE JUMP CENTER IN STATE OF WASHINGTON, LOCATED INTER-CITY AIRPORT BETWEEN TWIST AND WINTHROP , WASHINGTONE.
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VIA Facimile
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT (Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE
FROM: PORTLAND (164=41)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER Four THENTYPE, NINETEEN SEVERTYONE, CAA = HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
U. S. FOREST SERVICE HAS TWO SMOKE JUMP CENTERS IN OREGON, PORTLAND HANDLING CONTACTS THERE. ONE U. S. FOREST SERVICE SMOKE JUMP CENTER IN STATE OF WASHINGTON, LOCATED INTER-CITY AIRPORT BETWEEN TWIST AND WINTHROP , WASHINGTON !.
SEATTLE HANDLE:
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

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DATE:
11/29/71
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Course Sub . 7 PARAGAN. Sube Q.
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Minneapolis, called
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1. He said that 90% of the skydivers are licensed by the U. S. Parachute Association, P.O. Box 109, Monterey, California. The license has a photograph of the individual; however, he does not believe that the association maintains these photos although they do maintain descriptions.
2. Northwest people have discussed this jump with a pilot who has made 500 parachute jumps, including two at night. He said that with a lighted target, a man could come within 1000 feet of the target from the height that they were flying on the night in question, and that you could guide yourself as much as 45 degrees in either direction with a plain survival type parachute, if you had the knowledge.
the height that they were flying on the night in question, and that you could guide yourself as much as 45 degrees in either direction with a plain survival type parachute, if you had the knowledge.
3. He stated that theyhave been passing information on to us based on the "pressure bump" indicating that the man had jumped north of Portland. He said it was entirely possible that the man did not jump when this "pressure bump" took place. It was entirely possible that he sat on the end of the stairs to check out his reference points before he jumped. If he did this for even a short time, he could have easily landed across the river in Oregon.
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He pointed out in this connection that there is Aurora Field near Donald, Oregon.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
November 29, 1971 Dole of transcription
On November 25, 1971, Washington. was interviewed at Washington.
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He was exhibited the Facial Identification Catalog and he picked therefrom the facial characteristics which most closely resembled
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He was exhibited the Facial Identification Catalog and he picked therefrom the facial characteristics which most closely resembled those of the man who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
A. Head, oval, KA1-11
B. Eyes, average, OB1-5
C. Eyebrows, average, KC1-11
D. Nose, narrow base, KD4-4
E. Mouth, average, KE1-16
F. Chin, pointed, KF3-15
G. Ears, close set, OG3-7
H. Cheek and cheekbone, average, OHI-4
I. Hair, curly or wavy, OJ2-1
J. Facial lines, forehead OK1-11; between eyes, OK2-11; nose to corner of mouth, KK3-13; side of face, OK4-6; around eyes, KK5-4; chin and neck, OK6-12.
stated the subject had no moustache beard and no pockmarks or skin irregularities. The subject's Skin was smooth. stated he believes the subject removed his dark glasses once at the time that and therefore he picked out eye and eyebrow characteristics. Ordinarily, the subject kept his dark glasses on. 
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stated that the photograph above 0.12-1 on Page 107 bore a close resemblance to the subject, especially if chin KF3-15, page 83, were substituted. Photograph, OJ2-1, resembled the subject closely from the upper lip upwards.
The subject's hair was jet black, greasy, had a patent leather sheen, marcelled, combed almost straight back, but with a slight angle toward the right side of the head and had a slight part on the left.
He felt the subject might have been a Mexican- American with possibly some American Indian blood.
who has been in for a number of years, which he stated matched the color of the subject's suit coat.
was also exhibited an artist's composit sketch of the subject. He stated the sketch closely resembled the subject, but suggested the following changes:
The hair should be as it appears in the sketch, not photograph, at the
He stated the sketch closely resembled the subject, but suggested the following changes:
The hair should be as it appears in the sketch, not photograph, at the top of page 104 in the above-mentioned catalog; it should be marcelled, with a slight part on the left, with a patent leather sheen.
The mouth's lower lip is too full. Mouth KE 1-16, page 61, should be substituted.
The chin is too broad and chin KF 3-22, page 83, Should be substituted.
The cheeks should be as in cheeks KJ 3-1, page 108.
SA penciled in a narrower lower lip, narrowed the chin and shaded the area on either side of the chin in the artist's sketch. stated that with these changes the resemblance was closer, but that the entire face should be longer. The sketch, as it originally existed resembled a "clean cut American" too much.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
November 29, 1971
SUPERVISOR J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
ROBERT SUTTHOFF
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
The following information is set forth for record purposes :
Shortly after receipt of UNSUB's demands in this matter, I contacted Major concerning the possibility of having the Seattle PD helicopter on standby. in the event needed. Shortly after this, I was contacted by of the Harbor Unit who advised that the Seattle PD helicopter would be kept on standby and pointed out that it was at least a twenty minute flight to Sea-Tac from the Harbor Unit's pad. I suggested to that the helicopter be moved to Boeing Field under the circumstances but that under no circumstances should it be sent to Sea-Tac except at our specific request. stated that the helicopter would be piloted by
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I also contacted SA concerning the desirability of having a helicopter from Fort Lewis or McChord on standby. called back, advising that Fort Lewis had the more desirable helicopter for use under these circumstances and that such a helicopter was being kept on active alert on the pad at Fort
called back, advising that Fort Lewis had the more desirable helicopter for use under these circumstances and that such a helicopter was being kept on active alert on the pad at Fort Lewis, and that any further data or request concerning the need for the helicopter should be relayed to telephone number
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Later on in the evening, after the flight of the Northwest Airlines plane involved in this matter had been followed, it was determined that the plane was out of range at Fort Lewis for Seattle PD helicopter.
164-81
Later on in the evening, after the flight of the Northwest Airlines plane involved in this matter had been followed, it was determined that the plane was out of range at Fort Lewis for Seattle PD helicopter. Both at Fort Lewis and at the Seattle PD were advised and appreciation was expressed for their cooperation.
(It is noted at this time the Northwest plane was under surveillance by U. S. Air Force planes out of McChord).
Upon receipt of the list of passengers aboard Northwest Flight 305, November 24, 1971, who had boarded at Portland, Oregon, NCIC was contacted telephonically. It was pointed out that the only information available to us at the time concerning these passengers was the name on the tickets collected at Portland, and that no dates of birth were available nor any other numerical identifiers.
then on duty at NCIC, advised that she would immediately check the printout for current Bureau fugitives in NCIC and thereafter advise of the following whose surnames were the same as surnames noted on the Portland passenger list:
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surnames were the same as surnames noted on the Portland passenger list:
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(It is noted that none of these three fit the then available description of the UNSUB, either by age or by physical description ).
NCIC advised that there is no printout for deserters nor is there a printout available for current local fugitives.
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Later on the evening of November 24, 1971, I received a call from SA at the Phoenix €
Office .. Phoenix had just received a call from the Bureau but was referred to Seattle for available details at the time. I informed SA of details then available to me such as the monetary demands and the demands relative to conditions under which the flight was to be made out of Seattle. During the course of the evening I subsequently contacted SA and advised him of current information relative to the whereabouts of the Northwest flight after it had left Sea-Tac Airport. When I received word over radio from the CP that FAA at Seattle was turning over control of the flight to FAA at Red Bluff, I so advised SA and suggested that he contact the San Francisco Office to arrange for further information concerning the tracking of the plane.
turning over control of the flight to FAA at Red Bluff, I so advised SA and suggested that he contact the San Francisco Office to arrange for further information concerning the tracking of the plane.
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November 29, 1971
SUPERVISOR J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
The following information is set forth for record purposes :
Shortly after receipt of UNSUB's demands in this matter, I contacted Major concerning the possibility of having the Seattle PD helicopter on standby in the event needed. Shortly after this, I was contacted by of the Harbor Unit who advised that the Seattle PD helicopter would be kept on standby and pointed out that it was at least a twenty minute flight to Sea-Tac from the Harbor Unit's pad. I suggested to that the helicopter be moved to Boeing Field under the circumstances but that under no circumstances should it be sent to Sea-Tac except at our specific request. stated that the helicopter would be piloted by
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stated that the helicopter would be piloted by
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Shortly after this, SA was also advised of the necessity of alerting the Air Force at McChord concerning events taking place. This was done by SA who advised that it was his understanding that all directions thereafter concerning takeoff of these standby MeChord Air Force planes would be received by the Air Force directly by Air National Guard Headquarters at Boise, Idaho.
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Later on in the evening, after the flight of the Northwest Airlines plane involved in this matter had been followed, it was determined that the plane was out of range at Fort Lewis for Seattle PD helicopter.
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Later on in the evening, after the flight of the Northwest Airlines plane involved in this matter had been followed, it was determined that the plane was out of range at Fort Lewis for Seattle PD helicopter. Both at Fort Lewis and at the Seattle PD were advised and appreciation was expressed for their cooperation.
(It is noted at this time the Northwest plane was under surveillance by U. S. Air Force planes out of McChord).
Upon receipt of the list of passengers aboard Northwest Flight 305, November 24, 1971, who had boarded at Portland, Oregon, NCIC was contacted telephonically. It was pointed out that the only information available to us at the time concerning these passengers was the name on the tickets collected at Portland, and that no dates of birth were available nor any other numerical identifiers.
then on duty at NCIC, advised that she would immediately check the printout for current Bureau fugitives in NCIC and thereafter advise of the following whose surnames were the same as surnames noted on the Portland passenger list:
(It is noted that none of these three fit the then available description of the UNSUB, either by age or by physical description).
whose surnames were the same as surnames noted on the Portland passenger list:
(It is noted that none of these three fit the then available description of the UNSUB, either by age or by physical description).
NCIC advised that there is no printout for deserters nor is there a printout available for current local fugitives.
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Later on the evening of November 24, 1971, I received a call from SA at the Phoenix Office. Phoenix had just received a call from the Bureau but was referred to Seattle for available details at the time. I informed SA of details then available to me such as the monetary demands and the demands relative to conditions under which the flight was to be made out of Seattle. During the course of the evening I subsequently contacted SA and advised him of current information relative to the whereabouts of the Northwest flight after it had left Sea-Tac Airport. When I received word over radio from the CP that FAA at Seattle was turning over control of the flight to FAA at Red Bluff, I so advised SA and suggested that he contact the San Francisco Office to arrange for further information concerning the tracking of the plane.
turning over control of the flight to FAA at Red Bluff, I so advised SA and suggested that he contact the San Francisco Office to arrange for further information concerning the tracking of the plane.
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FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
FOREST SERVICE MAKING AVAILABLE AIRCRAFT TODAY AND SEARCH WILL BE MADE ALONG LINE OF FLIGHT IN MEDFORD, OREGON AREA. SA THOMAS G. ACKERMAN WILL CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION FROM AIRCRAFT ON LINE OF FLIGHT IN EUGENE, OREGON AREA TODAY. SEATTLE WILL BE FURNISHED ANY POSITIVE INFORMATION. PENDING. END VAB
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:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NWA, FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
At 10:25AM, 11/30/71, a mature male voice called the Olympia RA and said that he had seen the
WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NWA, FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
At 10:25AM, 11/30/71, a mature male voice called the Olympia RA and said that he had seen the hijacker's picture in the paper and "it doesn't do him justice." The caller mentioned something about due process of law and hung up before any questions could be asked. As soon as he hung up, there was a dial tone.
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VAISUD ; WHA, FLIGHT 0305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING
At 10:2541, 11/30/71, Q motuce nolo voice called the Olympia RA and said that he had coen the hijacker's picture in the paper and "it docon't do hin justice." The caller mentioned comething about due process of low and hung up before any questions could be asked. As soon ao ho hung up, there was a dial tone.
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DATE: 11/30/71
FROM
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ASAC PAUL R.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/30/71
FROM
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ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
Sal -PUB, SulC
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111 X- Custom
X-INS 
SA CHUCK HARVEY, WFO, said that he had our teletype with a lead concerning circulars to INS and Customs and will send us the addresses.
For our information he will take 1,000 circulars to Customs and only 6 to INS since they will do their own reprocessing. Both will handle their own mailing. PRB : klb (2)
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TELETYPE
URGENT NITEL
Via
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC,
5-22-64)
019
FBI Date 11/29/71
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TELETYPE
URGENT NITEL
Via
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
DAILY TELETYPE SUN
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE
GROUND SEARCH IN PERTINENT AREA CONTINUING. NO
POSTTIVE RESULTS. NO AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED TODAY, WEATHER
DID NOT PERMIT. SEARCH WILL BE DONE TOMORROW, WEATHER
PERMITTING.
PORTLAND WILL ADVISE OF AIR SEARCH THEIR AREA TODAY. PHOTOS OF EXHIBITED TO SEATTLE
WITNESSES TODAY, ALL ADVISE HE WAS NOT HIJACKER.
NUMEROUS CALLS RECEIVED FURNISHING SUSPECTS BASED ON ARTIST'S SKETCH. NO POSITIVE RESULTS.
SEATTLE ALERTIN HOSPITALS, DOCTORS, AND CLINICS IN PERTINENT AREA. club PARACHUTE AND AIRPORTS IN SEATTLE AREA CHECKED SKETCHES TODAY WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. PHOTOS DISTRIBUTED.
IF BUREAU PREPARE WANTED FLYER TYPE CIRCULAR, IN THIS CASE, SEATTLE REQUESTS ENOUGH FOR REGULAR ADDRESSOGRAPH MAILING, PLUS FIVE THOUSAND FOR SPECIAL CIRCULARIZATION.
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DATE: 11/30/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
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On 11/29/71, a photo of was received from the Butte Division and was shown to witnesses
All three witnesses stated that from the photo, is not identical with UNSUB.
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
On 11/29/71, a photo of was received from the Butte Division and was shown to witnesses
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UNITED STATES GOV_NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, ALBANY
DATE: November 30, 1971
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
Enclosed for each office is one artist's conception of the captioned subject. The Bureau is preparing a circular for field-wide circularization concerning captioned case and will include an artist's conception of the hijacker.
The Bureau is preparing a circular for field-wide circularization concerning captioned case and will include an artist's conception of the hijacker. The Bureau has been asked to prepare a sketch showing the unknown subject without glasses. Additional distribution will be made from time to time to parachute clubs, flight instruction schools and airports, etc., in an effort to identify the unknown subject which undoubtedly will result in various field divisions receiving calls on this case.
For the assistance of all offices in conducting investigation and to evaluate complaints from citizens, the following information is furnished:
The unknown subject boarded captioned flight at Portland, Oregon, using the name DAN COOPER. As the plane was taxiing toward the runway, Stewardess occupied the seat reserved for the stewardesses on the right side of the plane and behind the last row of passenger seats. The unknown subject, who occupied the center seat in the last row of three seats, turned and handed her an envelope which she did not open for a few minutes until he glanced at her several times.
The unknown subject, who occupied the center seat in the last row of three seats, turned and handed her an envelope which she did not open for a few minutes until he glanced at her several times. She then opened the envelope and read the enclosed note which said: "Miss - I have a bomb here and I would like you to sit by me." At this point Stewardess
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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Re: SUSPECT - CESSNA or TR-6 plane, near Yacolt, Washington
On 11/30/71, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised that investigation concerning the suspect aircraft now discloses that it could be a TR-6 instead of a Cessna and that both kinds of aircraft should be considered.
MANNING advised that investigation concerning the suspect aircraft now discloses that it could be a TR-6 instead of a Cessna and that both kinds of aircraft should be considered. He said a TR-6 was a World War II training plane and that several of them are still being used.
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfilo 164-2111
Re: SUSPECT - CESSNA or TR-6 plane, near Yacolt, Washington
On 11/30/71, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised that investigation concerning the suspect aircraft now discloses that it could be a TR-6 instead of a Cessna and that both kinds of aircraft should be considered. He said a TR-6 was a World War II training plane and that several of them are still being used.
MANNING advised that investigation concerning the suspect aircraft now discloses that it could be a TR-6 instead of a Cessna and that both kinds of aircraft should be considered. He said a TR-6 was a World War II training plane and that several of them are still being used.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/30/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NWA, FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
On November 29, 1971, an anonymous caller called the Olympia RA, advising that he was a citizen, who, after viewing a photograph of the on the above flight, theorized that he could have also been the highjacker. He said he could have carried a change of clothes and been working with some of the crew. As futher indication, all facts suggest the crew Was extremely cooperative with the plot.
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S4 ROBERT II. WICK
UNSUO ; NA, FLIGHT #305, 11/24/71 G.14 - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On November 29, 1971, an anonymous caller called the Olympia RA, advising that he was a citizen, who, after viering a photograph of the on the above flight, theorieed that he could have also been the highjacker. He said he could have carried a change of clothes and been working with some of the crew. Ac futher indication, all facto suggest the crow was extremely cooperative with the plot.
The coller said the artist conception of the highjacher resembled the
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
On 11/27/71,
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
On 11/27/71, Northwest Flight Services, Pearson Air Park, Vancouver, washington. Airport, (Office telephone
and residence phone with
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advised
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that SA of the Seattle Office had talked to him 11/27/71. Since conversation with he has thought of another suspect, whose photograph he has, and also additional description relative to another suspect, he PREVIOUS ly identified to
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11-4-57-293
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
On 11/27/71, Northwest Flight Services, Pearson Air Park.
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
On 11/27/71, Northwest Flight Services, Pearson Air Park. Vancouver, Washington, Airport, (Office b6
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residence address of that SA of the Seattle Office had talked to him
advised
11/27/71. Since conversation with he has thought of another suspect, whose photograph he has, and also additional description relative to another suspect, he PREVIOUSLY identified to
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TO	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE CONTACTS WITH HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND DOCTORS IN CLARK, COWLITZ, LEWIS AND WAHKIAKUM COUNTIES MADE, NEGATIVE RESULTS. AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED TODAY WITH UTILIZING ONE HELICOPTER IN AREA TWENTY BY TWENTY MILES, NOTHING SIGNIFICANT SIGHTED. GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED, NEGATIVE. PORTLAND ADVISES FOREST SERVICE IS MAKING AVAILABLE A FIXED WING AIRCRAFT AND SEARCH MADE ALONG LINE OF FLIGHT IN MEDFORD, OREGON AREA. SEARCH WILL BE EXTENDED SOUTH TO THE OREGON BORDER. IT IS NOTED THAT THE TERRAIN FROM SOUTH OF EUGENE, OREGON TO RED BLUFF, CALIF IS MOUNTAINOUS. ARTISTS CONCEPTIONS DISTRIBUTED AT BOEING COMPANY TODAY AND CONTACTS MADE WITH SECURITY SERVICE TO LOCATE POSSIBLE SUSPECTS.
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SE 164-81
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FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU TERRAIN IN SEARCH AREA VARIES FROM SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FEET FROM A RIDGE
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FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU TERRAIN IN SEARCH AREA VARIES FROM SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FEET FROM A RIDGE LINE WHICH AVERAGES SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FEET AND DENSE WOODS WITH EXTREMELY HEAVY UNDERGROWTH AND FEW CLEARINGS IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE AREA, TO INTERMITTENT FARM LAND AND CLEARINGS WITH SOME STANDS OF DENSE TIMBER IN SOUTHERN PART OF THE AREA. THERE ARE MANY STREAMS AND HILLS AND MUCH OF THE TIMBER LAND IS ALMOST IMPENETRABLE.
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at time WEATHER IN QUESTION, ACCORDING TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WEATHER SERVICES REFLECTS WINDS AT SEVEN THOUSAND FEET DO THE WEST UP TO THIRTY KNOTS. . CEILINGS FIVE THOUSAND FEET, MEDIUM TO HEAVY CLOUD COVER AT THIRTY FIVE HUNDRED FEET OCCASIONAL SIGHTINGS OF THE GROUND AT FIFTEEN HUNDRED FEET. ATE GROUND LEVEL A LIGHT MISTY RAIN WAS FALLING WITH WIND VELOCITY TEN TO FIFTEEN KNOTS. IN RESPONSE TO BUREAU INQUIRY TODAY, SEATTLE TELETYPE, NOV. TWENTY FOUR CONTAINED ON PAGE SIX INFORMATION CONCERNING "SCUFFLE" BETWEEN SUBJECT AND A PASSENGER. THIS HAS BEEN FURTHER DISCUSSED WITH WITNESS AND THE
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SE 164-81 PAGE THREE WORD SCUFFLE WAS INCORRECT. THE WORD SCUFFLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN "HASSLE." THIS RESULTED WHEN
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HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JET, NOVEMBER 24, 1971 - FOLLOWUP.
JUST AS THE NORTHWEST PLANE WAS LEAVING PORTLAND AIRPORT THE HIJACKER INFORMED THE STEWARDESS THAT HE HAD A BOMB AND WANTED HER TO SIT WITH HIM. AFTER TAKING THE SEAT BESIDE THE HIJACKER HE OPENED A BLACK ATTACHE CASE HE HAD IN HIS LAP AND SHOWED HER WHAT HE CLAIMED WAS A BOMB. SHE LATER DESCRIBED THE CONTENTS OF THE ATTACHE CASE AS A BUNDLE OF RED STICKS WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS DYNAMITE.
SHE LATER DESCRIBED THE CONTENTS OF THE ATTACHE CASE AS A BUNDLE OF RED STICKS WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS DYNAMITE. THE BUNDLE CONSISTED OF SIX OR EIGHT REDDISH COLORED STICKS SIX OR EIGHT INCHES LONG WITH NO WRITING ON THE OUTSIDE. THERE WAS A SMALL WIRE LEADING FROM BUNDLE OF STICKS AND THE HIJACKER HELD IT IN HIS HAND AS IF TO INDICATE HE COULD DETONATE THE BOMB BY TOUCHING THE WIRE TO A CONTACT. THERE WAS ALSO A CYLINDRICAL SHAPED BATTERY IN THE BRIEFCASE ABOUT EIGHT INCHES LONG.
AT SEATTLE, IN ANSWER TO HIS DEMANDS THE HIJACKER WAS FURNISHED WITH FOUR PARACHUTES AND $200,000.00 in "$20.00 BILLS IN CANVASS BANK BAG. WHEN THE PLANE LANDED AT RENO, NEVADA, SUBJECT WAS NOT ABOARD BUT THE EXACT SPOT OF HIS
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PAGE TWO BAILOUT IS NOT KNOWN. HOWEVER, SEARCH HAS BEEN CONCENTRATED AT THIS TIME IN AN AREA NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON.
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PAGE TWO BAILOUT IS NOT KNOWN. HOWEVER, SEARCH HAS BEEN CONCENTRATED AT THIS TIME IN AN AREA NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. THE ATTACHE CASE CONTAINING THE BOMB WAS NOT ON THE PLANE AND IT IS POSSIBLE THAT HE JETTISONED THE ATTACHE CASE FROM THE AIRCRAFT SINCE HE ALREADY HAD THE ADDED WEIGHT OF THE MONEY APPROXIMATELY V4 LBS.
LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE ON THE ALERT FOR ANY EVIDENCE OF THE BLACK ATTACHE CASE OR ANY INFORMATION FROM CITIZENS WHICH MIGHT RELATE THERETO. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT:
WHITE, MALE, MID 40's, 5'10" TO 6", 170 TO 180 1bs., AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL, POSSIBLY BROWN EYES, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS. LOW VOICE, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY; NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE U.S., HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT; NARROW BLACK TIE; BLACK DRESS SUIT;
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, HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT; NARROW BLACK TIE; BLACK DRESS SUIT;
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PAGE THREE BLACK RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE; CARRIED PAPER BAG 4" X 12" X 14"; BROWN SHOES.
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HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JET, NOVEMBER 24, 1971 - FOLLO:OP.
JUST AS THE NORTHWEST PLANE WAS LEAVING PORTLAND AIRPORT THE HIJACKER INFORMED THE STEWARDESS THAT RE HAD A SUAS AND WANTED HER TO SIT WITH HIM. AFTER TAKING THE SEAT BESIDE THE HIJACKER HE OPENED A BLACK ATTACHE CASE HE HAD IN HIS LAP AND. SHOVED HER WHAT KE CLAIMED WAS A SOKB. SHE LATER DESCRIBED THE CONTENTS OF THE ATTACHE CASE AS A BUNDLE OF RED STICKS WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS DYNAMITE. THE BUNDLE CONSISTED OF SIX OR EIGHT REDDISH COLLORED STICKS SIX OR EIGHY INCHES LONG WITH NO WRITING ON THE OUTSIDE.
THE BUNDLE CONSISTED OF SIX OR EIGHT REDDISH COLLORED STICKS SIX OR EIGHY INCHES LONG WITH NO WRITING ON THE OUTSIDE. THERE WAS SKALL WIRE LEADING FROM BUNDLE OF STICKS AND THE HIJACKER HELD IT IN HIS HAND AS IF TO INDICATE HE COULD DETONATE THE BOMB BY TOUCHING THE WIRE TO A CONTACT. THERE WAS ALSO A CYLINDRICAL SHAPED BATTERY IN THE BRIEFCASE ABOUT EIGHT INCHES LONG.
AT SEATTLE, IN ANSWER TO HIS DEMANDS THE HIJACKER GAS FURNISHED WITH FOUR PARACHUTES AND $200,000.00 IN $20.00 BILLS IN CANVASS BANK BAG. THEN THE PLANE LANDED AT RENO, NEVADA, SUBJECT WAS NOT ABOARD BUT THE EXACT SPOT OF HIS BAILOUT IS NOT KNOWN. HOWEVER, SEARCH HAS BEEN CONCENTRATED AT THIS TIME IN AN AREA NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. THE ATTACHE CASE CONTAINING THE BOMB WAS NOT ON THE PLANE AND IT IS POSSIBLE THAT HE JETTISONNED THE ATTACHE CASE FROM THE AIRCCHAST SINCE RE ALREADY RAD THE ADDED WEIGHT OF THE MONEY APPROXIMATELY 19 LBS.
LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE UN THE ALTERT FOR ANY EVIDENCE OF THE BLACK ATTACHE CASE OR ANY INFORMATION FRUK CITI - ZENS WHICH MIGHT RELATE THERETO.
LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE UN THE ALTERT FOR ANY EVIDENCE OF THE BLACK ATTACHE CASE OR ANY INFORMATION FRUK CITI - ZENS WHICH MIGHT RELATE THERETO. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT:
WHITE, MALE, MID 40'S, 5'10" TO 6', 170 TO 180 LBS. , AVENAGE TO WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUK SMOOTH, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL, POSSIBLY BROWN EYES, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIKS, LOU VOICE, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARICULAR ACCEST, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE U. S., HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK-DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN- TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASES CARRIED PAPER BAG 4" X 12" X 14"; BROWN SHOES.
J. E. MILNES SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FBI, SEATTLE , TIM LVQ ficoumila 1005 pm
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HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JST, HOVEABE: 24, 1971 - FOLLOWUP.
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HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JST, HOVEABE: 24, 1971 - FOLLOWUP.
JUST AS THE HOLTHWEST PLANE LAS LEAVING PORTLAND AIRPORT THE HIJACHEA INFORMED THE STESA.DESS THAT HE HAD A .COME! AND WANTED HER TO SIT WITH HIM. AFTER TAKING THE SEAT BESIDE THE HIJACKER HE OPENED A BLACK ATTACHE CASE AZ HAD IN HIS LAP AND SHOWED HER THAT HE CLAIMED WAS A BOLS. SHE LATER DESCRIBED THE CONTENTS OF THE ATTACHE CASE AS A BUNDLE OF RED STICAS WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS DYNAMITE. THE BUNDLE CONSISTED OF SIX OK EIGHT REDDISH COLLORED STICKS SIN O !! ZIELT INCHES LONG WITH NO WAITING ON THE OUTSIDE. THERE WAS SKALL LIRE LEADING FROM BUNDLE OF STICKS AND THE HIJACKER HELD IT IS HIS HAND AS IF TO INDICATE HE COULD DETONATE THE BOMB BY TOUCHING THE WIRE TO A CONTACT. THERE WAS ALSO A CYLINDRICAL SHAPED BATTERY IN THE BRIEFCASE ABOUT EIGHT INCHES LONG.
AT SEATTLE, IN ANSWER TO HIS DENARDS THE HI JACAER TAS FURNISHED WITH FOUR PARACHUTES AND $800,000.00 IN S20.00 BILLS IN CANVASS BANK BAC.
AT SEATTLE, IN ANSWER TO HIS DENARDS THE HI JACAER TAS FURNISHED WITH FOUR PARACHUTES AND $800,000.00 IN S20.00 BILLS IN CANVASS BANK BAC. THEN THE PLANE LANDED AT RENO, NEVADA, SUBJECT VAS NOT ABOARD BUT THE EXACT SPOT OF HIS BAILOUT IS NOT KNOWN. HOWEVER, SEARCH HAS BEEN CONCENTRATED AT THIS TIME IN AN AREA NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. THE ATTACHE CASE CONTAINING THE BOXB VAS NOT ON THE PLANE AND IT IS POSSIBLE THAT HE JETTISONED THE ATTACHE CASE FROM THE AIRCCHAFT SINCE HE ALREADY HAD THE ADDED WEIGHT OF THE MONEY APPROXIMATELY 19 LBS.
LOCAL DEPARTKENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE ON THE ALTERT FOR ANY EVIDENCE OF THE BLACK ATTACHE CASE OR ANY INFORMATION FRON CITI- ZENS WHICH MIGHT RELATE THERETO. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT:
WHITE, MALE, MID 40'S, 5'10" TO 6', 170 TO 180 LBS. , AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIA' APPEARANCE, MEDIU.' S.00TS, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, CURSED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL, POSSIBLY BROWN EYES, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DAMA, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK .
00TS, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, CURSED BACK, SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL, POSSIBLY BROWN EYES, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DAMA, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK .RIES, LOW VOICE, SPORE INTELLIGENTLY; NO PARICULAR ACCEAT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF THE U. S., HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; WHITE SHIRT; NARROE BLACK TIE; BLACK DRESS SUITS BLACK RAIN- TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COATS DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASES CARRIED PAPER BAG 4" X 12" X 14"; BROWN SHOES.
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,
NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE;
BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR-TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS ON PLANE USING NAME IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THIS IS COLLOQUIAL EXPRESSION OF PRIVATE PILOTS UTILIZING CITIZENS BAND RADIO.
RE PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS ON PLANE USING NAME IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THIS IS COLLOQUIAL EXPRESSION OF PRIVATE PILOTS UTILIZING CITIZENS BAND RADIO. INFORMATION
RE IDENTITY MAY BE SECURED FROM
TRUE NAME UNKNOWN, AND BELIEVED TO LEVE IN OREGON.
PORTLAND AT BEAVERTON, OREGON, ATTEMPT TO CONTACT
IN EVENT
CAN NOT BE CONTACTED, ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
AND
SECURE SAME INFORMATION SETTING APPROPRIATE LEADS RE IDENT- IFICATION.
TJM : MD
164-81-297
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, WFO
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 : SE.
SUBJECT OBTAINED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AS PART OF HIS HIJACKING AND MIGHT WELL LEAVE OR HAVE LEFT THE UNITED STATES. WFO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE THE BEST AND MOST EXPEDITE MANNER IN WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ARTIST'S
WFO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE THE BEST AND MOST EXPEDITE MANNER IN WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER MAY BE FURNISHED TO ALL POINTS OF DEPARTURE FOR SUCH TRAVELERS. ALSO. FURNISH ADDRESSES, ETC., FOR BOTH CUSTOMS AND INS, X
UACB, SEATTLE WILL MAKE SUCH DISTRIBUTION WHEN THE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE- ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 : SE.
SUBJECT OBTAINED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AS PART OF HIS HIJACKING AND MIGHT WELL LEAVE OR HAVE LEFT THE UNITED STATES. WFO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE THE BEST AND MOST EXPEDITE MANNER IN WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER MAY BE FURNISHED TO ALL POINTS OF DEPARTURE FOR SUCH TRAVELERS. ALSO FURNISH ADDRESSES, ETC.
WFO IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE THE BEST AND MOST EXPEDITE MANNER IN WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER MAY BE FURNISHED TO ALL POINTS OF DEPARTURE FOR SUCH TRAVELERS. ALSO FURNISH ADDRESSES, ETC., FOR BOTH CUSTOMS AND INS.
UACB, SEATTLE WILL MAKE SUCH DISTRIBUTION WHEN THE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE THROUGH INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON CONCERNING FLYING SCHOOLS AND AIRCRAFT COMPANIES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT NORTHWEST NATIONAL AVIATION INC. HAS BEEN OUT OF BUSINESS FOR SIX MONTHS. THIS COMPANY'S FORMER ADDRESS WAS FIVE NINE FIVE ZERO - SIXTH AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE.
WHO CURRENTLY RESIDES AT
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PORTLAND
JACKSON
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LITTLE ROCK
BIRMINGHAM
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NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST. AIRCRAFT HIJACKING.
RE- BUREAU TELCALL TO CLEVELAND, NOV ... TWENTYSIX INSTANT; CLEVELAN
TEL CALLS TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, MINNEAPOLIS, NOV. TWENTYSIX INSTANT.
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SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS.WM, SIX FEET, ONE SIXTY LBS., HAIR BROWNISH
GRAY, EYES
MEDIUM BUILD,
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LAS VEGAS
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CINCINNATI	ELIMINATED!
LITTLE ROCK
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FROM MEMPHIS (164-78)
R: SUSPECT
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RE LITTLE ROCK' NITELS TO BUREAU NOV. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT. ON NOV. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT, ALL AIR FACILITIES IN VICINITY OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
RE LITTLE ROCK' NITELS TO BUREAU NOV. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT. ON NOV. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT, ALL AIR FACILITIES IN VICINITY OF MEMPHIS, TENN. , ALL PARACHUTE ORGANIZATION, NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL PARACHTISTS, AND PRIVATE AIRPLANE. COMPANIES CATERING TO PARACHUTISTS CONTACTED BUT NO IMFORMA- TION RECEIVED WHICH IS OF VALUE IN IDENTIFYING
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NOV 2 € 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
ARRESTED AND PHOTOGRAPHED
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OHIO STATE PENITENTIARY HAS MORE RECENT PHOTOGRAPH, AS REFLECTED IN REFERENCED LITTLE ROCK NITEL, MEMPHIS PD PHOTO MOT BEING FORMARDED TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN. P. END. JRW FBI SE CLR
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TO : . DIRECTOR SEATTLE CLEVELAND MINNEAPOLIS CINCINNATI LITTLE ROCK MEMPHIS JACKSOM ELIMINATED
BIRMING HWM
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41 )
ALL OFFICES VIA WASHINGTON
UNSUB: HIJACKING OF.
DIRECTOR SEATTLE CLEVELAND MINNEAPOLIS CINCINNATI LITTLE ROCK MEMPHIS JACKSOM ELIMINATED
BIRMING HWM
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41 )
ALL OFFICES VIA WASHINGTON
UNSUB: HIJACKING OF. NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN .TWENTYSEVEN JET; NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. AIRCRAFT HIJACKING.
RE CLEVELAND TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES
TWENTYSIXTH INSTANT RE SUSPECT -
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TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE PORTLAND LAS VEGAS (164-60) FROM SALT LAKE CITY (164-24): IP SUSP
UNSUB. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE., . PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. . CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SU TEL NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX INSTANT.
SALT LAKE CITY, STATED THIS DATE
SU AREA ABOUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AGO
EXACT DESTINATION NOT KNOWN, BUT POSSIBLE STATED HE BELIEVED SALT LAKE CITY IN NEAR FUTURE, EXACT DATE
SALT LAKE CITY, STATED THIS DATE
SU AREA ABOUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AGO
EXACT DESTINATION NOT KNOWN, BUT POSSIBLE STATED HE BELIEVED SALT LAKE CITY IN NEAR FUTURE, EXACT DATE UNKNOWN. IATELY CONTACT SU ON RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION RE CURRENT LOCATION. P. END DCA FBI SE CLR
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SUSPECT:
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI. ATTENTION: FBI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVENBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
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WASHINGTON, FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION
PRESENTLY
ON NOVEMBER
"
TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, WAS ABOARD A NORTHWEST AIRLINER . SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN AND
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DURING THE FLIGHT HE ASKED A NUMBER OF QUESTIONS INCLUDING HOW SLOW THE SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN WOULD FLY, WHAT DEGREE OF FLAPS WOULD BE NECESSARY TO SLOW IT DOWN, WHAT EFFECT LOWERING THE WHEELS WOULD HAVE ON THE SPEED, WHETHER THE REAR LADDER COULD BE OPENED IN FLIGHT, AND ALSO QUESTIONS CONCERNING LEAVING THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY PARACHUTTE.
ALSO COMMENTED IN REPLY TO CREWS STATEMENT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT
TJM/KSw (1) how Ask SAC. if Division covering should receive copy for info purpose.
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1 EASY. THESE QUESTIONS WERE REPORTED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES SECURITY.
INVESTIGATION,
WASHINGTON, DATE REFLECTS DESCRIBEDAS SIX FOOT, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR EYES, AND b6 b7C CONTACT WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES FAMILIAR WITH
REFLECTS THAT
HAD OLIVE COMPLEXIONS AS DOES AND HE COULD BE TAKEN FOR A PERSON OF LATIN EXTRACTION.
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY CHECK FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION OF TO ASCERTAIN IF THERE IS A PHOTOGRAPH
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY CHECK FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION OF TO ASCERTAIN IF THERE IS A PHOTOGRAPH AT ANY LOCATION LATER THAN IF A PHOTOGRAPH IS FOUND, IT IS TO BE TELECOPIED TO THE MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE DIVISIONS WHERE IT WILL BE VIEWED BY WITNESSES TO THE HIJACKING AND THE CREW MEMBERS. (P)
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DIRECTOR (ATTN: FBI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: . SEATTLE.
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ON NOVEMBER' b6 b7C
TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, WAS ABOARD A NORTHWEST AIRLINER .SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN AND
DURING THE FLIGHT HE ASKED A NUMBER OF QUESTIONS INCLUDING HOW SLOW THE SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN WOULD FLY, WHAT DEGREE OF FLAPS WOULD BE NECESSARY TO SLOW IT DOWN, WHAT EFFECT LOWERING THE WHEELS WOULD HAVE ONE THE SPEED, WHETHER THE REAR LADDER COULD BE OPENED IN FLIGHT, AND ALSO QUESTIONS /
FLIGHT HE ASKED A NUMBER OF QUESTIONS INCLUDING HOW SLOW THE SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN WOULD FLY, WHAT DEGREE OF FLAPS WOULD BE NECESSARY TO SLOW IT DOWN, WHAT EFFECT LOWERING THE WHEELS WOULD HAVE ONE THE SPEED, WHETHER THE REAR LADDER COULD BE OPENED IN FLIGHT, AND ALSO QUESTIONS / CONCERNING LEAVING THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY PARACHUTE. ALSO END PAGE ONE
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THESE QUESTIONS' WERE REPORTED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES SECURITY.
INVESTIGATION, WASHINGTON, DATE REFLECTS DES- CRIBED AS SIX FOOT, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR; b6 EYES, AND CONTACT WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES FAMILIAR WITH
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REFLECTS THAT HAD
OLIVE COMPLEXIONS AS DOES AND' HE COULD BE:
TAKEN FOR A PERSON OF LATIN EXTRACTION.
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY . CHECK
FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION OF
TO ASCERTAIN IF THERE IS A
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DB Cooper-177OPTIONAL FORM NO.
BY WITNESSES TO THE HI JACKING AND THE CREW MEMBERS. P. END
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DB Cooper-177OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/27/71.
FROM
:
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
RE :
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SA from Chicago called and advised that they had interviewed a former Agent now with FAA who advised that very likely the photograph of would be sent to the FAA Headquarters in Washington.I told him that if we did not get a photograph of him from then we would try to get
one from Washington.
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DB Cooper-177OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1012 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/27/71
FROM
:
SAC J. E.
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/27/71
FROM
:
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
RE :
SUSPECT
On November 26, 1971, I called SA
at Chicago at 12:30 p.m. I advised him that was developed as a suspect because of a conversation he had had with a crew of a Northwest Airline 727.
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by the Civil Service Commission on
He was fingerprinted and has FBI
I asked him to endeavor to obtain a photograph of immediately, and if obtained, contact the office here so we could determine what disposition would be made of it.
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Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/27/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
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RE:
FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
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RE: SUSPECT
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advised that he has received information that captioned subject, who has a long arrest record. was the
SA
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The
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description:
Name :
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SUB FILE
DATE: 11/26/71 b6 b7C UNSUB SUSPECT NEAR EUGENE, ORE AM
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SUB FILE
DATE: 11/26/71 b6 b7C UNSUB SUSPECT NEAR EUGENE, ORE AM 11-25-71.
On instant date telephonically contacted this office. advised that SeaTac Airport, reported that was driving un from California on
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I-5. advised that
stated that
at 10:30 AM on 11/25/71 she heard the news broadcast of the hijacking for the first time. advised that the description of the unsub matched the description of a man she saw around Eugene ,Oregon does not remember the exact location at the time she spotted the man, it was mm within a twentyfive mile radias of Eugene. advised that she saw a man come out of the woods near the freeway. He was carrying a black brief case, wearing dark over coat and had dark hair. She can not remember if she was North or South of Eugene.
middle aged
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Seattle, should be
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at this residence by 3:30 P.M. 11/26/71
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DB Cooper-1784 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
(P)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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11/26/71.
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She advised that she heard the report of the hijacking on her car radio while traveling north on Interstate 5 from San Fran- cisco. Then at approximately 10:30 am on 11/25/71, she observed a white male walking from a field next to I 5. The individual was walking east towards the freeway, and upon approaching the free- way he began walking north.
The individual was walking east towards the freeway, and upon approaching the free- way he began walking north. She provided the following descript- ion of the individual:
WHITE MALE HEAVY SET DARK HAIR (BROWN OR BLACK) NO HAT OR GLASSES 30-35 years old WEARING A GRAY OR BROWN FULL LENGTH OVERCOAT CARRYING A LARGE BLUE SUITCASE METAL OR STEEL STRUCTURE
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She observed this individual 25 miles south of Eugene, Oregon, or 25 miles north of Eugene, Oregon. She is not sure which side of Eugene she saw him, but felt sure it was within a 25 mile radis of Eugene, Oregon. She advised that it was raining very hard and that she did not get a look at the individuals face. She would not be able to recognize this individual if she saw him again. She advised that the suitcase was the only thing he was carrying and could not give any more information as to his description.
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SA interviewed on November 27, 1971, at which time she advised that she was traveling on a two lane highway with clear fields on her right, which would be . east of the northbound highway. She recalled that this inci- dent happened when she was estimating about 20 or 25 miles from a city since she recalls that in about 20 minutes while traveling approximately 60 miles an hour she arrived through a large town. She said the man was dressed in dark clothing, wearing a full-length overcoat and carrying a metallic-type suitcase. She recalls seeing him come out of the fields upon the road in a westerly direction, turning right going north on the highway, since she remembers splashing water on him.
She recalls seeing him come out of the fields upon the road in a westerly direction, turning right going north on the highway, since she remembers splashing water on him.
I called SA MATSON on November 27, 1971, and asked him to have an Agent do a neighborhood in this area south of Eugene, Oregon, to see if any information concerning this matter could be developed.
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DB Cooper-1786 :unselectedDescription of subject;

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	35 to 50
Height:	5'9" to 6'
Weight:	150 to 175 lbs.
Build:	Med. to stocky
Complexion :	Olive, swarthy, the Latin type
Hair:	Jet black, wavy, greasy and a full head of hair. Conventional cut, not long
Eyes :	Wore dark glasses w/black plastic horn rimmed frames, poss. prescription lens.
Characteristics:	Sagging cheeks; broad round face
Attire:	Dark suit, wide lapels, hard weave cloth, white shirt, dark
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DB Cooper-1786 :unselectedDescription of subject;

Race :	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	35 to 50
Height:	5'9" to 6'
Weight:	150 to 175 lbs.
Build:	Med. to stocky
Complexion :	Olive, swarthy, the Latin type
Hair:	Jet black, wavy, greasy and a full head of hair. Conventional cut, not long
Eyes :	Wore dark glasses w/black plastic horn rimmed frames, poss. prescription lens.
Characteristics:	Sagging cheeks; broad round face
Attire:	Dark suit, wide lapels, hard weave cloth, white shirt, dark tie
Face:	Oblong
Eyebrows :	Normal
Nose :	Sharp - pointed
Teeth:	Good
Lips:	Thin lips
Neck :	Normal size

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INITIAL COMPOSITE DESCRIPTION
THIS HAS BEEN UP- DATED.
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Nose :	Sharp - pointed
Teeth:	Good
Lips:	Thin lips
Neck :	Normal size

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INITIAL COMPOSITE DESCRIPTION
THIS HAS BEEN UP- DATED.
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DB Cooper-178To:
SAY, SEATTLE
Date:
11-25-7/
From:
DIRECTOR, FBI
Time Transmitted:
Subject: UNSUB, HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 FLIGHT 305, 11-24-71, PORTLAND, ORE.
Transmit attached by Facsimile - Plointoxt Fingerprint Paolo Fingerprint Record Map Newspaper clipping Photograph Other ARTISTS CONCEPTION (6 min) (4 toin) Special hoadling Instructions: EXHIBIT TO WITNESSES FOR EVALUATION.
(fin ant transmit hainin this linei
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DB Cooper-1789 :unselectedNR. 010 SF PLAINTEXT
8:45PM URGENT 11/26/71;JAK
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN, SEVENTYONE .
8:45PM URGENT 11/26/71;JAK
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN, SEVENTYONE . CAA - AIR PIRACY.
WASHINGTON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED
INSTANT DATE THAT HE IS
Index Carl See gy
WASHINGTON.
APPROXIMATELY TEN DAYS AGO A HELICOPTER WAS HEARD BY HIM
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7:30 P.M AT APPROXIMATELY SEVEN THREE ZERO P.M. ON SUCCESSIVE. EVENINGS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION TRAVELLING AND RETURNING
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AND ON THE SECOND EVENING TRAVELLING
WITH NO RETURN. ADVISED IT APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDE AND HE HAS NEVER HEARD A HELICOPTER IN THAT AREA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A YEARLY CHECK OF THE POWER LINES WHICH IS ALWAYS ON ONE OCCASION IN THE SPRING AND DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS.
STATED HELICOPTER WAS TRAVELLING AT EXTREMELY LOW RATE OF SPEED AS THOUGH PILOT WAS LOOKING OVER TERRAIN .. COULD FURNISH NO IDENTIFYING - DATA
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AS TO HELICOPTER. TOM: Was the the Souhaite
END
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MANNINGNUL
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TO
DIRECTOR
TOM: Was the the Souhaite
END
being done a white
H
MANNINGNUL
DB Cooper-1790 :unselectedI 010 SF PLAINTEXT
8:45PM URGENT 11/26/71 JAK
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN, SEVENTYONE CAA - AIR PIRACY.
HELICOPTER NEAR
WASHINGTON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED
INSTANT DATE THAT HE IS
WASHINGTON.
EVENING DAYS PRIOR ABOUT 11-16-71
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ON THE FIRST OCCASION TRAVELLING AND ON THE SECOND EVENING TRAVELLING
AND RETURNING
WITH
ID RETURN. ADVISED IT APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDE AND HE HAS NEVER HEARD A HELICOPTER IN THAT
AREA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A YEARLY CHECK OF THE POWER
LINES WHICH IS ALWAYS ON ONE OCCASION IN THE SPRING
AND DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS.
STATED HELICOPTER WAS
TRAVELLING AT EXTREMELY LOW RATE OF SPEED AS THOUGH PILOT WAS LOOKING OVER TERRAIN. COULD FURNISH NO IDENTIFYING DATA AS TO HELICOPTER.
STATED HELICOPTER WAS
TRAVELLING AT EXTREMELY LOW RATE OF SPEED AS THOUGH PILOT WAS LOOKING OVER TERRAIN. COULD FURNISH NO IDENTIFYING DATA AS TO HELICOPTER.
END ... HOLD
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DB Cooper-1791 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. to MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE: November 26, 1971
FROM :
SAC J. E: MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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A of Fort Lewis, telephone called and advised that the Sixth Army Headquarters in San Francisco wanted to know why the helicopters were being relieved. Itold him that the Army in Washington had informed us the cost would be approximately $250 per hour per unit, and that I thought the charge was excessive and that we could get the same service for either nothing or substantially less, and we were relieving them for that purpose. He wanted to know when they departed Woodland and when they expected to arrive at Fort Lewis.
the same service for either nothing or substantially less, and we were relieving them for that purpose. He wanted to know when they departed Woodland and when they expected to arrive at Fort Lewis. I told him I would let him know. 2/- Seattle JEM/ cjw (2)8)
At 12:05 p.m., I called in
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office. I advised him that the helicopters had been relieved between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The pilots were eating lunch. They were weathered in and weather permitting they will return to Fort Lewis after lunch.
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DB Cooper-179OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-41.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING/ EXTORTION
On 11/26/7 at 8:30 AM I called ASAC RUEHL in Port- land, told him about the matter of the military helicopters and asked him to have someone contact the Bonneville Power Administration at once, see if they would let us use 2 or 3
ASAC RUEHL in Port- land, told him about the matter of the military helicopters and asked him to have someone contact the Bonneville Power Administration at once, see if they would let us use 2 or 3 of their helicopters in this search.
In addition, I told him to arrange to have 500 gallons of jet fuel (JP-4) delivered to the Pearson Air Park in Vancouver, Washington, so it could be used as fuel for the helicopters.
I furnished to him SA MANNING's telephone number at Woodland (225-2741 or 225-2731.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dale November 26, 1971
Northwest Orient Airlines
Portland International Airport, residence Portland, telephone furnished the following information concerning the events prior to the hijacking of Northwest Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971:
He was on duty
telephone furnished the following information concerning the events prior to the hijacking of Northwest Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971:
He was on duty
for Flight 305 on November 24, 1971. He could not recognize any of the passengers by name, as he handles on a daily basis thousands of names. However, he remembers one particular individual who stood out in his mind. It was raining at the airport that date and all the passengers were making comments and jokingly stating they were going to have to run through a great deal of rain in order to board Flight 305 to Seattle. The only individual who was not mixing with other passengers and joking about the rain was a man whom he described as a white male, age 50, height 6'l" plus, 175 to 180 lbs., slender build, with black wavy hair, smartly dressed, wearing a black raincoat and carrying a black attache case.
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stated he has a habit of noticing individuals dressed in black and this was the reason he remembers the above- described individual. The man described above had a "blah" attitude and was quite unaffected by the inclement weather conditions prevailing at the time, which
The man described above had a "blah" attitude and was quite unaffected by the inclement weather conditions prevailing at the time, which noticeably bothered the rest of the passengers.
is not sure whether he would recognize the individual described above if he were to see him again.
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11/26/71
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. b6 b7FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/26/71
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Via AIRTEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
RE:	UNSUB; Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle)

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view of
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
RE:	UNSUB; Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle)

)
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view of
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 inter- Northwest Orient
Airlines, Portland international Airport.
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Sent
M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1271-413-135 DB Cooper-18011/26/71
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
RE:	UNSUB; Northwest Orient Airlines
Flight 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle)

)
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Airlines, Portland International Airport. 2-Seattle (Enc.2) 1-Portland
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DB Cooper-180OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
: SA REESE H. CHIPMAN
SUBJECT: UNSUB: Northwest Airlines Flight 305, November 24, 1971 CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION
At 8:55AM this date SA Portland Office, b6 telephonically advised their office had a telephone call from b7C
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
:
SA REESE H. CHIPMAN
SUBJECT: UNSUB: Northwest Airlines Flight 305, November 24, 1971
CAA - HIJACKING ~ EXTORTION
At 8:55AM this date SA
Portland Office,
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164-81-115
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FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-180November 26, 1971
SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIPLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - IIIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
There is attached a map which has been prepared by the Air Force showing the route taken by the airplane from Seattle to the California - Oregon line.
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DB Cooper-1804 164-81- 1111-26471
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TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI
ATTENTION:
LABORATORY DIVISION
INDEX
7 FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
11-24-71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
FILM Sul - M
00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Laboratory are two rolls of microfilm containing serial numbers of bills to
Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
11-24-71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
FILM Sul - M
00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Laboratory are two rolls of microfilm containing serial numbers of bills to be compared to microfilm already on hand in order to determine exact serial numbers of bills given to hijackers .
Microfilm already submitted represents $230,000.00 of which $200,000.00 given to hijacker. New film currently being submitted contains serial numbers of six lots of bills, each containing $50,000.00 totaling $300,000.00. Film 1 contains lots 1 through 5; film 2 contains only lot 6. The $30,000.00 of the original microfilm which was rot given to the hijacker is contained either at the end of lot 5 or at the end of lot 6.
The $20 bills in question in lot 5 begin with the serial number 134346374A and end with serial number E50344506A. The $20 bills in question in lot 6 begin with the serial number L18031099B and end with the serial number L09729057B on the microfilm.
2 - Bureau (Enclosures 2) 2 + Seattle 
RCD/ksw (4)
DB Cooper-1805
164-81-11SE 164-81
By extracting the serial numbers of the $20 bills within these two lots and comparing them to the serial numbers of
2 - Bureau (Enclosures 2) 2 + Seattle 
RCD/ksw (4)
DB Cooper-1805
164-81-11SE 164-81
By extracting the serial numbers of the $20 bills within these two lots and comparing them to the serial numbers of the original $230,000.00, the numbers of the remaining bills which are in the hands of the hijacker will be determined.
NOTE: This film has not been processed. Processing must take place before viewing.
The bank supplying the film requests that copies be made and the original returned to them, or that just the segments containing the pertinent sections be cut off and the rest returned.
- 2 -
DB Cooper-180MR 006 PD PLAIN
7:25 PM URGENT 11/26/71 TLA
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND' (164-41)
X= "RADIO SIGNAL
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE. an 11/26/11
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD, ADVISED THAT AT APPROXIMATELY THREE THIRTY P. M. TODAY AS HE WAS MAKING APPROACH TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN F-ONE ZERO b6 b7C ONE FIGHTER, HE HEARD A FAINT RADIO TONE SIGNAL BEING BROADCAST
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ON TWO FOUR THREE POINT ZERO .
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243.0
ON TWO FOUR THREE POINT ZERO .MC, A FREQUENCY RESERVED FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. SIGNAL FIRST HEARD NEAR EVERGREEN AIRPORT, JUST EAST OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THEN HEARD SECOND TIME NEAR REYNOLDS. ALUMINUM PLANT WEST OF VANCOUVER. SIGNAL. HEARD FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, DURING WHICH TIME ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN RADIO FIX ON AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS AS SIGNAL . FADED OUT. SIGNAL WAS OF END OF PAGE ONE
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PD 164-41 TYPE TRANSMITTED BY EMERGENCY LOCATED BEACONS CARRIED BY GENERAL AVIATION AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT. NO SUCH BEACONS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION, ELTHER ACCIDENTALLY OR FOR TEST PURPOSES, AT TIME. FOR INFORMATION.
END DCA FBII SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-180IR 006 PD PLAIN
7:25 PM URGENT 11/26/71 TLA
TO : .
FOR INFORMATION.
END DCA FBII SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-180IR 006 PD PLAIN
7:25 PM URGENT 11/26/71 TLA
TO : . SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD, ADVISED THAT AT APPROXIMATELY THREE THIRTY P.M. TODAY AS HE WAS MAKING APPROACH TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN F-ONE ZERO ONE FIGHTER, HE HEARD A FAINT RADIO TONE SIGNAL BEING BROADCAST 243.0 ON TWO FOUR THREE POINT ZERO MC, A FREQUENCY RESERVED FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. SIGNAL FIRST HEARD NEAR EVERGREEN AIRPORT, JUST EAST OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THEN HEARD SECOND TIME NEAR REYNOLDS ALUMINUM PLANT WEST OF VANCOUVER. SIGNAL HEARD FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, DURING WHICH TIME
ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN RADIO FIX ON AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS AS SIGNAL FADED OUT. SIGNAL WAS OF END OF PAGE ONE
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SIGNAL HEARD FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, DURING WHICH TIME
ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN RADIO FIX ON AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS AS SIGNAL FADED OUT. SIGNAL WAS OF END OF PAGE ONE
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SERIALIZED /2 FILED NOV 2/5 1971 0 FBI - SEATTLE
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PD 164-41
TYPE TRANSMITTED BY EMERGENCY LOCATED BEACONS CARRIED BY GENERAL AVIATION AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT. NO SUCH BEACONS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION, EITHER ACCIDENTALLY OR FOR TEST PURPOSES, AT TIME. FOR INFORMATION,
END
DCA
FBII SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-181FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 004
FBI
Date: 11/27/71
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TO : SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
RE :
SUSPECT
DISCONTINUE REGARDING AS HIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWN TO STEWARDESSES, AND NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. (P)
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X U.
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Special Agent in Charge
X U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-181FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
005,
1
FBI
Date:
11/27/71
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI AND SACS, PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS LAS VEGAS
(Priority) X-DAILY TI
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
AIR GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED VICINITY OF WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. AIR SEARCH COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. GROUND SEARCH IN AREA CONTINUING, TWENTYEIGHTH NEXT. PORTLAND DIVISION INSTITUTING AIR SEARCH, WEATHER PERMITTING, AM TOMORROW ON FLIGHT PATH FROM PORTLAND TO EUGENE, OREGON. NUMEROUS SUSPECTS REPORTED. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE AVAILABLE HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES THIS DIVISION, ALL OF WHOM HAVE BEEN REJECTED.
KANSAS CITY DIVISION ENDEAVORING TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT, REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TELETYPE
TWENTYSEVENTH
KANSAS CITY DIVISION ENDEAVORING TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT, REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TELETYPE
TWENTYSEVENTH INSTANT TO BUREAU FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
IS REPORTED TO HAVE
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER DISTRIBUTED TO PRESS.
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PD - 7:10
164-81-120
Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
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SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
CASE CONTINUES TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE ATTENTION. P
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W U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-181NR005 SE PLAIN
7:03 PM NITEL 11/27/71. DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ;
EXTORTION. : 00: SEATTLE.
AIR GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED VICINITY OF WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, THIS. DATE. AIR SEARCH COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
AIR GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED VICINITY OF WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, THIS. DATE. AIR SEARCH COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. GROUND SEARCH IN . AREA CONTINUING , TWENTYEIGHTH NEXT. PORTLAND DIVISION INSTITUTING AIR SEARCH, WEATHER PERMITTING AM TOMORROW ON FLIGHT PATH FROM PORTLAND TO EUGENE, OREGON. NUMBEROUS SUSPECTS REPORTED. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE AVAILABLE' HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES THI'S DIVISION, ALL OF WHOM HAVE BEEN REJECTED.
KANSAS CITY DIVISION ENDEAVORING TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1814 164-81- 12PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
OF SUSPECT, REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TELETYPE
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TWENTYSEVENTH INSTANT. TO. BUREAU FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES ..
IS REPORTED TO HAVE
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER DISTRIBUTED TO PRESS. CASE. CONTINUES TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE
ATTENTION. END
LRS FBI WASHDC CLR
DB Cooper-1815NR005 SE PLAIN
7:10 PM NITEL 11/27/71 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE.
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE.
AIR GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED VICINITY OF WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. AIR SEARCH COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. GROUND SEARCH IN. AREA CONTINUING, TWENTYEIGHTH .NEXT. PORTLAND DIVISION INSTITUTING AIR SEARCH, WEATHER PERMITTING AM TOMORROW ON FLIGHT PATH FROM PORTLAND: TO EUGENE, OREGON. NUMBEROUS SUSPECTS REPORTED. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE AVAILABLE HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES THIS DIVISION, ALL OF WHOM HAVE BEEN REJECTED.
KANSAS CITY DIVISION. ENDEAVORING TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1816
164-81-12PAGE TWO
SE . 164-81 OF SUSPECT, REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TELETYPE b6 TWENTYSEVENTH INSTANT TO BUREAU FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. IS REPORTED TO HAVE
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RMB FBI PD CLR.
DB Cooper-181NR005 SE PLAIN
7:25 PM NITEL 11/27/71 DÇA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO
DB Cooper-181NR005 SE PLAIN
7:25 PM NITEL 11/27/71 DÇA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR," NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. : 00: SEATTLE.
AIR GROUND SEARCH CONDUCTED VICINITY OF WOODLAND., WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. AIR SEARCH COMPLETED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS .. GROUND SEARCH IN AREA CONTINUING, TWENTYEIGHTH NEXT. PORTLAND DIVISION INSTITUTING AIR SEARCH, WEATHER PERMITTING. AM TOMORROW ON FLIGHT PATH FROM PORTLAND TO EUGENE, OREGON. NUMBEROUS SUSPECTS REPORTED. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE AVAILABLE HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES THIS DIVISION, ALL OF WHOM HAVE. BEEN REJECTED.
KANSAS CITY DIVISION ENDEAVORING TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH END" PAGE ONE
164-81-120
DB Cooper-181f.
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SE. 164-81
OF SUSPECT, REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE- TELETYPE b6 b7C
TWENTYSEVENTH INSTANT TO BUREAU FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
IS REPORTED TO HAVE
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER DISTRIBUTED TO PRESS. CASE CONTINUES TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE
ATTENTION. - P. - ' END
SGT FBI LAS VEGAS CLR
DB Cooper-181NR001 MP PLAIN
314 PM , URGENT 11-27-71 TJT TO SEATTLE (164-81)
- ' END
SGT FBI LAS VEGAS CLR
DB Cooper-181NR001 MP PLAIN
314 PM , URGENT 11-27-71 TJT TO SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE URTEL NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST. ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT ADVISED . THAT ALL LIGHTS EXCEPT NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS WERE OFF SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF OUT OF SEATTLE. AT NO TIME DID THEY FLASH THEIR LIGHTS ON AND OFF DURING THE HIJACKING, ADVISED THAT
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THEIR FLIGHT PATH WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY SEVEN NAUTICAL MILES FROM AMBOY, WASHINGTON AND THE PLANE WAS AT TEN THOUSAND FEET INDICATED EIGHT THOUSAND ABOVE GROUND, FLYING IN CLOUDS.
THE FLASHING RADIO BEACON AT KALAMA, WASHINGTON WAS NOT OBSERVED SINCE THEY WERE IN THE SOUP, ON INSTRUMENTS.
ADVISED CONTACTING THE PILOTS OF THE CHASE b6 AIRCRAFT TO DETERMINE THEIR ALTITUDES AND LOCATION AT THIS TIME.
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ADVISED THAT THE REASON THEY NEVER FLASHED THEIR LIGHTS ON AND OFF WAS THEY NEVER WERE SURE HE WASN'T STILL ON BOARD.
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ADVISED THAT THE REASON THEY NEVER FLASHED THEIR LIGHTS ON AND OFF WAS THEY NEVER WERE SURE HE WASN'T STILL ON BOARD. UNTIL TOUCHDOWN AT RENO.
P. .
THIS WAS Give To END
JFK FBI SEATTLE
MANNING 11-27
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TO:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SAC, KANSAS CITY
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE SUSPECT
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR AND MINNEAPOLIS NOEEMBER
TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE, CONCERNING
KANSAS CITY HAS OBTAINED PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT FROM FAA AND HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY TELEPHONE TO FURNISH IT TO MINNEA- POLIS BY FACSIMILE.
KANSAS CITY TRANSMIT PHOTO BY FACSIMILE TO MINNEAPOLIS. MINNEAPOLIS, AT MINNEAPOLIS, SHOW PHOTO TO STEW- ARDESSES OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT MAKING SURE THAT HIS PHOTOGRAPH IS ONE OF A SPREAD OF PICTURES OF SIMILAR
MINNEAPOLIS, AT MINNEAPOLIS, SHOW PHOTO TO STEW- ARDESSES OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT MAKING SURE THAT HIS PHOTOGRAPH IS ONE OF A SPREAD OF PICTURES OF SIMILAR MALE INDIVIDUALS.
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DB Cooper-1821
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9:50 PM NITEL 11/27/71 DCA
TO
MINNEAPOLIS
KANSAS CITY.
FROM
'SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE SUSPECT b6 b7C
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR AND MINNEAPOLIS NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE, CONCERNING
KANSAS CITY HAS OBTAINED PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT FROM FAA AND HAS BEEN REQUESTED. BY TELEPHONE TO FURNISH IT, TO MINNEAPOLIS BY FACSIMILE.
KANSAS CITY TRANSMIT PHOTO BY FACSIMILE TO MINNEAPOLIS. MINNEASPOLIS, AT MINNEAPOLIS, SHOW PHOTO TO STEW- b7C
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DB Cooper-1822 164-81-12OPTIONAL FORM NO.
PHOTO TO STEW- b7C
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ZMFX/UAZ
M. Wilson Keys
DB Cooper-1822 164-81-12OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Mr of the Watt's Station, FAA, Seattle, called on November 28, 1971, and said that he had received a call from a who said that he was Northwest Airlines
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requested certain information in FAA's possession relative to flight times, mileages, positions, etc., of flight 305 on the night of the hijacking.
wanted to know if it was alright for him
to give this information. I told him that this was not the FBI's responsibility to decide on the release of this information from FAA and that insofar as the FBI was concerned, it would not interfere with us if he gave such information to Northwest Airlines.
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that this was not the FBI's responsibility to decide on the release of this information from FAA and that insofar as the FBI was concerned, it would not interfere with us if he gave such information to Northwest Airlines.
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DB Cooper-182SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/28/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Mr. of the Watt's Station, FAA, Seattle, called on November 28, 1971, and said that he had received a call from a who said that he was Northwest Airlines at Minneapolis. requested certain information in FAA's possession relative to flight times, mileages, positions, etc., of flight 305 on the night of the hijacking.
wanted to know if it was alright for him to give this information. I told him that this was not the FBI's responsibility to decide on the release of this information from FAA and that insofar as the FBI was concerned, it would not interfere with us if he gave such information to Northwest Airlines.
I told him that this was not the FBI's responsibility to decide on the release of this information from FAA and that insofar as the FBI was concerned, it would not interfere with us if he gave such information to Northwest Airlines.
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DB Cooper-1824
PRB : bfr (2OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1062 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Y
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
SUBJECT: UNTUB;
SKYJACKING of NORTHWEST
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; ETCATION
DATE: 11/28/71
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telephone number
contacted the PD to
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also related that
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would know
Last name.
indicated that
also advised that
(LNU) and himself were
advised that he has in his possess ion three photos of the subject and that there would appear advised that these to be a strong resemblence. photos will be made available to the FBI.
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has in his possess ion three photos of the subject and that there would appear advised that these to be a strong resemblence. photos will be made available to the FBI.
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SPC
UNSUB; SKYJACKING of NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Oak Harbor PD, advosed that contacted the PD to
telephone number
advise that he had
(L.NU)
who appears to be identical with the phto displayed in the morning papers. indicated to
also related that
Seattle.
would know
Last name.
indicated that also advised that
(UND) and himself were
advised that he has in his possess ion three photos of the subject and that there would appear to be a strong resemblence. advised that these photos will be made available to the FBI.
SA advised and handling.
(3)
DANS HARBOR LO
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DB Cooper-1826 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) $01-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB ;
SKYJACKING of NORTHWEST
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKII; EXTORTION
Oak Harbor PD, advised that b6
telephone number
contacted the PD to
advise that he had
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also advised that
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photos will be made available to the FBI.
SA advised and handling.
DATE: 11/28/71
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FROM
: SPC
DATE: 11/28/71
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bus. telephone
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advised that while flying to Seattle from Los Angeles last Sunday evening he observed an individual that strongly xx resembled the unsub displayed in the morning paper. advised that the individual was acting in a supposed suspicious manner just prior to landing in Seattle. The stewardess positioned in the rear of the plane also noticed the man.
advised that the plane was ax XXXX Western Airlines 727 from Los Angeles to Seattle with a brief stop at Portland.
advised that the plane was ax XXXX Western Airlines 727 from Los Angeles to Seattle with a brief stop at Portland.
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advised that while flying to Seattle from Los Angeles last Sunday evening he observed an individual that strongly xx resembled the unsub displayed in the morning paper. advised that the individual was acting in a supposed suspicious manner just prior to landing in Seattle. The stewardess positioned in the rear of the plane also noticed the man.
advised that the individual was acting in a supposed suspicious manner just prior to landing in Seattle. The stewardess positioned in the rear of the plane also noticed the man.
advised that the plane was ax XXXX Western Airlines 727 from Los Angeles to Seattle with a brief stop at Portland.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: ^PC
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
SKYJACKING OF I PARVEST
FLIGHT 305
21/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
DATE: 11/28/71
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bus, telephone
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advised that while flying to Seattle from Los Angeles last Sunday evening he observed an individual that strongly xx resembled the unsub displayed in the morning paper. advised that the individual was acting in a supposed suspicious manner just prior to landing in Seattle.
advised that the individual was acting in a supposed suspicious manner just prior to landing in Seattle. The stewardess positioned in the rear of the plane also noticed the man.
advised that the plane was an XXXX Western Airlines 727 from Los Angeles to Seattle with a brief stop at Portland.
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1
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
X
SUSP. = CESSNA NARANA NEAR YASOLT
On November 28, 1971, an intensive door to door canvass being conducted in the area previously designated as a search area for the hijacker. In the course of these contacts, an individual in the Yacolt, Washington vicinity advised that a two-seater grey Cessna airplane aroused her suspicions.
In the course of these contacts, an individual in the Yacolt, Washington vicinity advised that a two-seater grey Cessna airplane aroused her suspicions. She pointed out that
small landing strips in the vicinity of Yacolt and LaCenter, b6
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probably out of the Portland, Oregon area. This plane has a very large red light on the top of the tail and it was described by individuals who had seen it as "abnormally large" for a plane that size. Further, this plane was flying in the vicinity of the small air strips on the night of November 24, 1971, and never made a landing and it was dark at the time. The plane made a number of passes over various locations in that vicinity with its landing lights on as if it was looking for some- thing.
Also information was developed that a car, make and model unknown at this time with an unknown license plate was parked on a road in the vicinity of the location at which the aircraft was making the night passes on November 24, and also on November 25, 1971.
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Information has been developed that the partial registration number of the gray Cessna is with the
numerals not
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Information has been developed that the partial registration number of the gray Cessna is with the
numerals not recorded and unknown.
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It is requested that this information be disseminated to the Portland Division, attention SA who is a pilot and familiar with registrations and CB radio. Further, it is requested that sources familiar with air craft registrations in the state of Washington be contacted to determine whether this particular aircraft can be identified with the information presently available.
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Investigation in the LaCenter area based upon the latest information from Northwest Airlines, will continue. An exact ploting of the location of the circle as furnished by will be taken care of this date.
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ADVISES CONTACT MR. AIR REGISTRATION BOL. - FAA. - OKLA City
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING
UITSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On November 28, 1971, an intensive door to door canvass being conducted in the area previously designated as a search area for the hijacker. In the course of these contacts, an individual in the Yacolt, Washington vicinity advised that a two-seater grey Cessna airplane aroused her suspicions. She pointed out that
small landing strips in the vicinity of Yacolt and LaCenter,
She stated that
probably out of the Portland, Oregon area. This plane has a very large red light on the top of the tail and it was described by individuals who had seen it as "abnormally large" for a plane that size. Further, this plane was flying in the vicinity of the small air strips on the night of November 24, 1971, and never made a landing
Further, this plane was flying in the vicinity of the small air strips on the night of November 24, 1971, and never made a landing and it was dark at the time. The plane made a number of passes over various locations in that vicinity with its landing lights on as if it was looking for some- thing.
Also information was developed that a car, make and model unknown at this time with an unknown license plate was parked on a road in the vichity of the location at which the aircraft was making the night passes on November 24, and also on November 25, 1971.
Information has been developed that the partial registration number of the gray Cessna is numerals not recorded and unknorm.
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It is requested that this information be disseminated to the Portland Division, attention SA who is a pilot and familiar with registrations and CB radio. Further, it is requested that sources familiar with air craft registrations in the state of Washington be contacted to determine whether this
Further, it is requested that sources familiar with air craft registrations in the state of Washington be contacted to determine whether this particular aircraft can be identified with the information presently available.
Investigation in the LaCenter area based upon the latest information from Northwest Airlines, will continue.
An exact ploting of the location of the circle as furnished by will be taken care of this date.
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£ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE:
11/28/71

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE :
SUSPECT
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
RE: SUSPECT
A telephone said that might be a suspect because he looked like the drawing which appeared in the newspaper. He said who also
in Seattle at telephone He described as about 35 to 40, dark hair, balding at temples, 160 to 180. Ile does not know if he is parachutist or if he ever had any flight training.
He said who also
in Seattle at telephone He described as about 35 to 40, dark hair, balding at temples, 160 to 180. Ile does not know if he is parachutist or if he ever had any flight training.
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

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DATE:
11/28/71
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Sus
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SUSPECT
Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO, Bellevue, Washington, called on November 28, 1971.
AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO, Bellevue, Washington, called on November 28, 1971. He said he had a source whom he could not disclose who said that the drawing appearing in today's paper looked very much like allegedly left Seattle about Source has not heard from him since. He was formerly a
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Source has no information of any skill at jumping or airplanes or anything of that nature but says that suspect looks very much like the drawing. GIARDINO said he would question source further in regard to the possi- bility of obtaining a photograph and Agent handling this lead should check with GIARDINO.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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FROM
: SPC
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NO :THVOST FLICHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
DATE: 11/28/71
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FROM
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11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
DATE: 11/28/71
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Seattle. advised
that bears a strong resemblence with the composite drawing of the Skyjacker published in the newspaper.
reprtedly is and has stated in the past that
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4 :unselectedJ.E. MILNES advised press that Northwest Flight 305 out of Portland, destined to Seattle, with 37 passengers including hijacker.
MILNES advised press that Northwest Flight 305 out of Portland, destined to Seattle, with 37 passengers including hijacker.
While taxing for take off hijacker, advised he had a bomb and issued instructions to stewardess for relay to pilot, that he wanted $200,000, four parachutes - 2 breast packs and 2 back packs, be delivered and no one was to approach the plane, except the people with requested material. That plane landed and that NW paid $200,000, delivered the parachutes to him on the plane and loaded the plane to full capacity with fuel.
All passengers were released unharmed; two stewardesses released and plane took off, and ethat at time he talked to reporters, plane was somewhere between Seattle and Portland.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E.
8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
On November 26, 1971,
Aerospace
Interceptor Command, Tacoma, telephone
advised
that KOMO-TV, Seattle, represented by a Mr. had been granted permission by
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In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
This letter being sent to: 1015 Second Avenue/ All law enforcement agencies, Seattle, Washington 98104 TV stations and newspapers who are included in the November 28, 1971 Seattle Office addressograph list. The artist's sketch sent was the second one pre- pared by the Bureau.
Dear Sir: Enclosed 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,
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 the U.S.
Characteristic:	Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown 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
Apparel:	Black or brown 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

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If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-0460, or your nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
I- Be PUB . DE 0, 5 milus Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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164-81-1OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 EDITION SSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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On November 28, 1971, JOHN MILLER, 10604 East Marginal Way South, Trailer #41, who has no telephone of his own, but who can be reached through the trailer court telephone R02-1800, was at the Centralia Police Department, telephone 736-3374, and furnished the following information telephonically.
MILLER, 10604 East Marginal Way South, Trailer #41, who has no telephone of his own, but who can be reached through the trailer court telephone R02-1800, was at the Centralia Police Department, telephone 736-3374, and furnished the following information telephonically.
He is age 58, unemployed and was just "snooping around" in his car around the Tenino-Ducota area of Washington which is about 10 miles north and a little east of Centralia. At about 9:30 a.m. this date, while it was still foggy, he drove past a "snag" (meaning a tree), about 75 feet high, located fairly close to State Highway 507 which is the old Olympia-Seattle Highway in Thurston County.
He observed hanging from near the top of this snag something white which appeared to be cloth but which he could not make out distinctly from his car on the road. He was unable to estimate the size of this material because he could not see it plainly through the mist.
He thought possibly this material might be some- thing left over from the hijacker's descent by parachute from the hijacked plane a couple of days ago. He had no other knowledge of the hijacking and was unable to give a detailed description of the material he saw.
He had no other knowledge of the hijacking and was unable to give a detailed description of the material he saw.
Officer of the Centralia Police Department also talked at the conclusion of Mr. MILLER's conversation and said that State Highway 507 is the "old, old" Olympia - Seattle Road and that two have been built
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since this was used for a main thoroughfare. He said this is in a different county than is the location of the tree mentioned by Mr. MILLER. He said it is about 20 miles from Olympia and about 50 miles from Centralia.
On instructions of ASAC BIBLER, the details of the above were given to SA ROBERT H. WICK who is proceeding to meet Mr. MILLER at the only bank in Tenino, located on the main thoroughfare.
Mr. MILLER was going to meet him there and show SA WICK the location of the snag.
MILLER at the only bank in Tenino, located on the main thoroughfare.
Mr. MILLER was going to meet him there and show SA WICK the location of the snag.
ADDENDUM :
SA WICK advised by radio that he had gone to the scene of the sighting of the "snag" and found that it was an "illusion. "
He said the thing that caused the complainant to call in was a piece of gray bark on a tree which SA WICK personally inspected and positively identified as the thing the complainant referred to as a snag.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On November 28, 1971, JOHN MILLER, 10604 East Marginal Way South, Trailer #41, who has no telephone of his own, but who can be reached through the trailer court telephone R02-1800, was at the Centralia Police Department, telephone 736-3374, and furnished the following information telephonically,
He is age 58, unemployed and was just "snooping around" in his car around the Tenino-Ducota area of Washington which is about 10 miles north and a little east of Centralia.
telephonically,
He is age 58, unemployed and was just "snooping around" in his car around the Tenino-Ducota area of Washington which is about 10 miles north and a little east of Centralia. At about 9:30 a.m. this date, while it was still foggy, he drove past a "snag" (meaning a tree), about 75 feet high, located fairly close to State Highway 507 which is the old Olympia-Seattle Highway in Thurston County.
He observed hanging from near the top of this snag something white which appeared to be cloth but which he could not make out distinctly from his car on the road. He was unable to estimate the size of this material because he could not see it plainly through the mist.
He thought possibly this material might be some- thing left over from the hijacker's descent by parachute from the hijacked plane a couple of days ago. He had no other knowledge of the hijacking and was unable to give a detailed description of the material he saw.
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since this was used for a main thoroughfare. He said this is in a different county than is the location of the tree mentioned by Nr. MILLER. He said it is about 20 miles from Olympia and about 50 miles from Centralia.
On instructions of ASAC BIBLER, the details of the above were given to SA ROBERT H. WICK who is proceeding to meet Nr. MILLER at the only bank in Tenino, located on the main thoroughfare.
Mr. MILLER was going to meet him there and show SA WICK the location of the snag.
ADDENDUM :
SA WICK advised by radio that he had gone to the scene of the sighting of the "snag" and found that it was an "illusion."
He said the thing that caused the complainant to call in was a piece of gray bark on a tree which SA WICK personally inspected and positively identified as the thing the complainant referred to as a snag.
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that caused the complainant to call in was a piece of gray bark on a tree which SA WICK personally inspected and positively identified as the thing the complainant referred to as a snag.
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On November 28, 1971,
Seattle, reported
She said this would be an excellent place for the hijacker to hide out if he found it.
305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On November 28, 1971,
Seattle, reported
She said this would be an excellent place for the hijacker to hide out if he found it.
She said that in the event the Bureau decides to check out this residence, it can be done through telephone
who has a key.
RBC :bfr (2)
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DB Cooper-184OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-51.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
b6
b7C
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
X SUSP
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On November 28, 1971, who has no telephone and who
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telephone can be reached sometimes through telephone
Seattle.
Tavern (formerly known as the
until about one month ago) located on near the intersection of Seattle. From about the winter of 1970-71 to August or September, 1971, an individual known only as (LNU) who closely resembles the
From about the winter of 1970-71 to August or September, 1971, an individual known only as (LNU) who closely resembles the artist's sketch of the hijacker in the newspapers, frequented this tavern. This individual is
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but did not recall the name of the individual. This person was
in California, place unknown, and apparently had been accustomed to making good money.
He had a temporary job with name unknown, in the area near the tavern apparently which is believed It is not known if he however,
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he frequently
with him with
135
conversations so as to make his 2 164-81-05
points of view more clear.
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It is believed his residence was located on b6 b7C b7D
but the exact location is unknown. He either rode the bus or walked and is not known to have a car. He was seen frequently walking in the Districts.
He mentioned
identify her.
He either rode the bus or walked and is not known to have a car. He was seen frequently walking in the Districts.
He mentioned
identify her. He was known to
but did not
the tavern and to [LNU) who is
The individual exhibited color photographs which he mentioned were taken
He claimed to be an
photographs.
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The individual did not mention having any arrest record. He was a loner and is believed to have made friends
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The source described the individual as follows:

Name :	(LNU)

Sex :	Male
Race :	White
Age:	Early to mid 40s
Height:	6' to 6' 2"
Weight:	170, 175 to 180 pounds
Build:	Slender
Hair:	Very dark, neatly trimmed and like that in the artist's sketch except had a slight curl to the hair on top
Complexion:	Olive or dark
Eyes :	Dark, piercing in effect
Nose:
Clothing:
a loner and is believed to have made friends
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b7D
The source described the individual as follows:

Name :	(LNU)

Sex :	Male
Race :	White
Age:	Early to mid 40s
Height:	6' to 6' 2"
Weight:	170, 175 to 180 pounds
Build:	Slender
Hair:	Very dark, neatly trimmed and like that in the artist's sketch except had a slight curl to the hair on top
Complexion:	Olive or dark
Eyes :	Dark, piercing in effect
Nose:
Clothing:	Very businesslike and neat in appearance; apparently had been able to afford expensive clothes; wore dress type dark shoes, no frills; had black trench type raincoat, Military style

)e
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no hat; white shirt; had
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Employment :
The source said he would attempt to obtain additional information from his contacts as to the last name of this individual and his place 66
type raincoat, Military style

)e
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no hat; white shirt; had
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Employment :
The source said he would attempt to obtain additional information from his contacts as to the last name of this individual and his place 66 employment and would recontact the FBI.
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DB Cooper-1850 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) -P-
FROM
OM
: SA
DATE: 11-28-71
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB, NWA FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE
On 11-28-71,
Seattle, telephonically furnished the following additional information about unkown suspect (LNU) concerning whom he had called earlier:
found a business
card of and is holding it for an agent if it is desired. The card gives the information: b7C b7D
The back of the card has some notation about a connection with the which
belives may be in the handwriting of
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-1851 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION EGA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-1851 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION EGA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:SA
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
X-Or forward
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
COMPLAINANT REQUESTS HIS IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
Complaiant is
Washington, b6 b7C
telephone
HE REQUESTS HTE NOT b7D BE CONTACT SD AT WORK.
Complaint telephoned this office on 11/28/71 at 3:45 am.
He related that the early morning of 11/26/71, to the best of his recollection he had breakfast
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telephone
telephone
1/29/11
Also at their table was
telephone is in the process of moving, but is a
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Complainant said that at another table there was a woman having breakfast with two men, who were unknown to him. Complaiant could not hear the conversation, but was in a position to hear and said the woman was discussing the sky jacking."
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The woman made a remark, according to exactly where he was going to jump.
Complaiant could not hear the conversation, but was in a position to hear and said the woman was discussing the sky jacking."
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The woman made a remark, according to exactly where he was going to jump."
knew b7C b7D
Complainant did not know who might be. (Since this is b6 a fragment of the conversation, might refer to one of the men ৳7C in the woman's party, or the hijacker. ) b7D
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Complaint said the woman and the two men left the am, 11/26/71.
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Complaiant stated that b7C b7D
b6
appeared to know this woman.
ACTION: Contact for identity and address of b6
and interview her regarding this b7C
woman and what she might have said and in what context; interview the woman.
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Interview
above. b6
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DB Cooper-185SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
1
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
COMPLAINANT REQUEST HIS IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
Complaiant is
Washington,b6 b7C
telephone
HE REQUESTS HE NOT b7D
RE CONTACT D AT WORK.
(164-81)
SA
1
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
COMPLAINANT REQUEST HIS IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
Complaiant is
Washington,b6 b7C
telephone
HE REQUESTS HE NOT b7D
RE CONTACT D AT WORK.
mplaiant telephoned this office on 11/28/71 at 3:45 am. 1 He related that the early morning of 11/26/71, to the best of his b6 recollection he had breakfast b7C telephone b7D telophone
Also at their table was telephone b6
is in the process of moving, but is b7C b7D
Complainant said that at another table there was a woman having b6 breakfast with two men, who wore unknown to him. Complaiant could not b7C hear the conversation, but was in a position to hear and said b7D the woman was discussing the "shyjacking."
The woman made a remark, according to exactly where he was going to jump."
knew b6
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Complainant did not know who might be. (Since this is b6
a fragment of the conversation, in the woman's party, or the hijacker.)
might refer to one of the men b7C b7D
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Complaiant said the woman and the two men left
1971 til:" 7
11/28/71
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Complaiant said the woman and the two men left the
am, 11/26/71.
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Complaiant stated that	b7C
appeared to know this woman.	b7D

CD.
ACTION: Contact for identity and address of and interview her regarding this
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woman and what she might have said and in what context; interview the woman.
b7D
b6
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above.
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DB Cooper-185OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) rot-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
: SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN 
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Put Sube
Enclosed herewith are 3 x 5 cards concerning the following items:
Airports - Seattle/Tacoma area
Flight Schools - Seattle area (does not includeTACOMA area) 28
Flight Schools - Southwest Washington from Longview/Vancouver, Wa.
3 x 5 cards concerning the following items:
Airports - Seattle/Tacoma area
Flight Schools - Seattle area (does not includeTACOMA area) 28
Flight Schools - Southwest Washington from Longview/Vancouver, Wa. area 11
Airports - Southwest Washington,
Longview to Vancouver area
6
Parachit chat - W. WASH. only 6
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/26/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUB: Sky Diving club
FLYING SCHOOLS
Airports.
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS
AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be
AIRPORTS
AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc.
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM
BREMERTON
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EVERETT -
LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
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RICHLAND
SPOKANE - TACOMA - OLROGG
Project
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DB Cooper-185SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/26/71
SA CHARLES E.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-185SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/26/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. ?
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM
BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
RICHLAND
SPOKANE - TACOMA - OLROGG
WENATCHEE YAKIMA - SEATTLE - SA
CEF : klb
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11/26/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. 1
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM -
BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
LONGVIEW ~ MANNING
OLYMPIA - WICK
RICHLAND
SPOKANE -
TACOMA - OLROGG
WENATCHEE -
YAKIMA - SEATTLE - SA
CEF : klb
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DB Cooper-18511/26/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1.
subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. ‘
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them., 1 1
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
LONGVIEW ~ MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
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SPOKANE - TACOMA - OLROGG
WENATCHEE -
YAKIMA - SEATTLE - SA
by
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DB Cooper-186SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/26/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND
FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have
or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc.
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
. BELLINGHAM .
BREMERTON -
EVERETT - LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA ~ WICK
RICHLAND
SPOKANE - TACOMA - OLROGG WENATCHEE 1
YAKIMA - SEATTLE - SA
CEF : klb
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EVERETT - LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA ~ WICK
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TITLE ৳6 b7C
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DB Cooper-18611/26/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. ?
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM .
BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
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DB Cooper-186SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/26/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. ?
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's
Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
11/30/7.
The SRA will coordinate the project for
b6 b7C particular RA.
12/6
BELLINGHAM
BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
164-81-138
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DB Cooper-18611/26/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELY.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1.
subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of southwest Washington or that he might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted:
1. Identify and then contact each flying school for anyone who might fit the subject's description as having rented a plane, etc. i
2. Identify and then contact all air fields which might have rented such an aircraft to anyone who could answer the subject's description in this case.
3. Identify and contact each sky diving school or club and attempt to determine if the UNSUB might be known to them.
The above investigation should be done on an RA basis with King County being handled by Seattle.
The SRA will coordinate the project for each particular RA.
BELLINGHAM
BREMERTON -
EVERETT -
b6 b7C
LONGVIEW - MANNING OLYMPIA - WICK
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RICHLAND SPOKANE - TACOMA - OLROGG
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EDL. SEATTLE
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CEF : klb
DB Cooper-18611/26/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND