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stated that with him on this trip was an who goes by the name
who is a builder in Portland, Oregon, but who rosides in Aurora, Oregon, having homo telephone number thinks that probably could point out the area where the party camped during this elk hunt and might possibly be able to assist in locating the area of the cache, Other members of the hunting party were a young relative of last name unrecalled,
who is possibly a student at one of the community colleges in the Portland, Oregon, area. The third member of the trip is who is employed as in the Portland area.
states that no one was with him when he found the cache and the others would know of his find based only on the infor- mation he furnishod them.
Due to the fact that the Hell's Canyon arca is located a considerable distance from the possible flight path of the aircraft in captioned caso, flying from Seattle to Reno, the significance of this information is not known to the Atlanta office, accordingly, no leads are being set out in the Portland area at this time. Leads are being designated for the Detroit office to determine if the bow found by is registered.
in captioned caso, flying from Seattle to Reno, the significance of this information is not known to the Atlanta office, accordingly, no leads are being set out in the Portland area at this time. Leads are being designated for the Detroit office to determine if the bow found by is registered. b6 b7C
DETROIT DIVISION
AT GRAYLING, MICHIGAN
Will contact Baer Archery Company to determine if left handed bow number has been registered by its owner with that company. If information is found will furnish the same to office of origin for appropriate additional investiga- tion.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 18 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 9/1/72 of the Weyerhaeuser Compay at
Camp Kalama, Washington, telephone advised that lie, in the course of his timber land employment, hs found a 200' tree which has some weathered pink looking material at the top hanging from what appears to. be a string. He stated the material is pink or red colored. " He stated that the tree is . located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
" He stated that the tree is . located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
He advised that he would be available on 9/5/72 to conduct an agent of the FBI to the location of this tree for further investigation of the object in the tree.
This lead will be covered by SA and he will bring with him binoculars which will enable him to view the item mentioned above.
Longview RA on 9/5/72
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DB Cooper-27552OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1OU EDITION " CSATPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
¿. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (64-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
DATE: 8/24/72 SME VC Que X
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Prior to the hunting season which begins October 14, 1972, and ends November 13, 1972, information and the artist's composit of unsub, should be provided to Washington State Game Wardens that handle the area into which the hi- jacker parachuted.
14, 1972, and ends November 13, 1972, information and the artist's composit of unsub, should be provided to Washington State Game Wardens that handle the area into which the hi- jacker parachuted.
In conjunction with this, was contacted August 22, 1972, and he advised the hunting season for the state of Washington will begin and end as follows :
Game Warden
Regular deer season: October 14-28, 1972
November 10-12, 1972
Elk season: October 30 - · November 13, 1972
further advised that those game wardens which handle the areas around Lake Merwin Dam are as follows:
COWLITZ COUNTY
1. Castlerock, Washington, phone
2. (FNU)
Longview, Wash., phone
3. *
Longview, Wash.,phone
SKAMANIA COUNTY
1.
Carson, Washington, phone
CLARK COUNTY
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ERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
.SA
SUBJECT
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
DATE:
8/24/72
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Enclosed is a copy of the May 1972 Pacific Power & Light bulletin's story concerning the
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SUBJECT
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DATE:
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Enclosed is a copy of the May 1972 Pacific Power & Light bulletin's story concerning the FBI search for parachuting skyjacker. This story is being enclosed for information purposes only; however, the following quote from the story is noteworthy .:
"The man who boarded the plane in Portland as .'D. B. COOPER' literally vanished into the air that November night and as this issue went to press nothing new had been unearthed in the recent search.
"This fact, coupled with a popular theory that the skyjacker ended up entangled in a tree in below-freezing weather and never made it any father, may make looking for 'D. B. COOPER' and the $200,000 ransom a recreational fad on the Lewis River this summer. "
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FBI Date: August .22, 1972
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL (Priority)
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
E SUBJECT NORJAK 00: Seattle
Reference
22, 1972
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL (Priority)
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
E SUBJECT NORJAK 00: Seattle
Reference Seattle airtel to the Bureau dated 8/7/72. In order that this case be given more publicity, the following leads are being set forth for Bureau consideration and approval:
1. Mats should be made of the artist's conception of Unsub so that small publications with limited funds can feature articles concerning this matter and include with the story a picture of Unsub without incurring the additonal expense of having new mats made (Note: . An editor of the Veterans ' of Foreign Wars publication for the State of Oregon has requested such a mat to print a picture of Unsub in his next issue).
2. If the artist's conception of Unsub is changed as suggested in referenced airtel, mats of the new picture should also be made.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-27557SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
8/7/72 Sub-E- Srejo Sub X
NOR JAK
Re memo of SA to SAC, 8/4/72
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On 8/7/72 the agents attached to Longview RA conducted a check of the area mentioned in referenced memorandum which also had a map attached. SA conducted a complete through search of the area starting at County Road 20 and progressing through the area to county road 32. It is felt a thorough walk through search was conducted of the suspect area and it was noted that the area is extremely heavy brush, fallen timber and almost impenetrable and is an area in which there are no residences or farm buildings.
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On the County Road 32 side of the suspect area the terrain drops very sharply about 50 feet from the road to the creek bed. Further on the county road 20 side of the suspect area the terrain also drops very sharply to the creek.
Further on the county road 20 side of the suspect area the terrain also drops very sharply to the creek.
It is felt that if a decision should be made to conduct further searching of the suspect area it would be necessary to have lo agents for a period of two days. The property in question is privately owned with three parcels owned by three individuals.
On 8/7/72 who has been involved in this inquiry from its inception furnished aerial photograph copies of the terrain in question which are attached.
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On July 31, 1972.
Vancouver, Washington,
advised he was recently contacted by ougal, Washington, who is
Cash-
advised has developed a cathod, mown only to , using his time honored technique.
advised that sometime prior to July 30,
1972, he advised that the captioned UNSUB exited the instant aircraft somewhere in
advised that sometime prior to July 30,
1972, he advised that the captioned UNSUB exited the instant aircraft somewhere in northern Clark County or southern Cowlitz County, Washington, and on July 30, 1972, took to a location approximately two miles northwest of Point A of the original search area, and exhibited his technique, convincing that
had found the approximate location advised no attempt was made
co actually locate Bureau.
pending notification of the
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at which time the location was pinpointed on an aerial photograph of Section 10, Township 5, North Range 1 East, SW-67 FLT27-38 6-18-68 Scale 1 inch equals 400 feet. The point was located by triangulation from County Road 16, producing a prime search area (double hatch marks) and a secondary search area (single hatch marks) on the photograph.
added that neither he nor Dant their b6 identity revealed regarding this matter, in that if the in- stant money is actually located using procedure, undue suspicions might be raised regarding their ability to perform uncommon feats bordering on witchcraft.
regarding this matter, in that if the in- stant money is actually located using procedure, undue suspicions might be raised regarding their ability to perform uncommon feats bordering on witchcraft. Sub E
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that had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 25 miles east of the original location. It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps ' and in other data, and also approximately 1& miles from Point A. of a triangulated search area, in a northerly direction.
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exhibited time honored techniques of This resulted in producing
what they concluded to be the direction and
On 8/3/72 the writer, went to the b6 intersection of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where b7C b7D
exhibited time honored techniques of This resulted in producing
what they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were Located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this Large amount of currency is believed to be located by
Oneother reference point, being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced b6 an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle. 16.4-181-Sub ??
Maps explaing the above information are attached to this communication.
I may alltided.
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The writer to test the veracity of the technique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both Locate the hidden currency
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at the area INDEXED outlined in red on one of the attached maps.
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at the area INDEXED outlined in red on one of the attached maps. SEARCHED
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (168-81) (P)
FROM
:
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DATE: 8/4/72 Sub E -
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telephonically advised
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of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where and evhibited time honored techniques o This resulted in producing
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what they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this large amount of currency is believed to be located by ֏
Oneother reference point, being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle.
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Mans explaing the above information are attached to this communication.
The writer to test the veracity of the technique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both locate the hidden currency using the
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at outlined in red on one of the attached maps.
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that had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 22 miles east of the original location. It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps and in other data, and also approximately 1&2 miles from Point A, of a triangulated search area, in a northerly direction. 7/25/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
SEARCH NEAR MERWIN DAM HANDLING OF PROPERTY DAMAGE BY MILITARY (SUB DD)
On July 20, 1972, U. S. Army, Fort Lewis, Washington, telephonically contacted this office with respect to claims being processed through his office for claims by certain individuals including for compensation growing out of damage to their property incurred during the search conducted by
with respect to claims being processed through his office for claims by certain individuals including for compensation growing out of damage to their property incurred during the search conducted by elements of the 3rd Armored Calvary Division. specifically asked if per chance the money paid as the ransom in the Northwest hijacking case was furnished by the Government. He was informed the money was paid by Northwest Airlines. was endeavoring to find some basis on which a payment for the claim could be authorized but since it was not Government money he advised the claim probably will not be authorized over his signature but will be passed up to a higher authority with the expectation that the claim will be paid. explained that he had just returned from a tour in Vietnam and had been assigned to the and after making inquiry concerning the search learned it was authorized by someone at the Pentagon and since he cannot pass on the claim it will be approved at a higher level.
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DB Cooper-27566DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND FORT LEWIS Communication Systems Division Fort Lewis, Washington 98433
21 June 1972
General Telephone Company of the Northwest ATTNE 1800 - 41st Street Everett, WA 98201
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Attached telephone billing is returned without action.
Since the telephone service was not ordered in or authorized by this Division, we have no authority to pay any part of the billing.
Yours very truly,
1 Incl as
Copy Furnished:
FBI, Seattle, WA
Comm Sys Div
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE : SEARCH
During the search of the Merwin Dam area in March and April, 1972, several memoranda were prepared concerning incidents which occurred. Copies of these items are being attached to this memorandum and will be filed in the main file with no copy to Sub E.
Copies of these items are being attached to this memorandum and will be filed in the main file with no copy to Sub E.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE:
SEARCH AREA
On 11/30/71, The Boeing Company, provided the color negatives as well as 5 prints made by The Boeing Company of an Air Force map showing the radar tracing of the course of the air- craft. The negative of this film is being placed in the 1-A section of this file.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE:
SEARCH
On 3/30/72, at the completion of the first session of the search by the U.S. Army in the area of Merwin Dam, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL paid in cash $331.60 to
U.S. Army, to defray the
cost of meals served to Agents of the Bureau during that search. No receipt was obtained.
Army, to defray the
cost of meals served to Agents of the Bureau during that search. No receipt was obtained.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE :
EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT
On 1/6/72, an experimental flight was conducted by NWA using the actual plane hijacked in this case and on that flight Captain , U.S. Air Force observed the experiment.
After completion of the experiment prepared a handwritten map of his calculations concerning the drop and the probable drift of the parachute if it opened. These notes and the map are being placed in the 1-A section of this file.
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DB Cooper-275711015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
May 1, 1972
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I am delighted to receive your letter of April 27, 1972, concerning the performance of our Special
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I am delighted to receive your letter of April 27, 1972, concerning the performance of our Special Agents in the search for the unknown hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 in the vicinity of La Center, Washing- ton.
I had written to General Bolling earlier and am attaching a copy of my letter to him for your information. In addition, however, I would like to tell you officially, as I have told you informally before, that we are deeply appreciative of the assistance received from the Army and are most favorably impressed by the performance of 
and his splendid staff.
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It is a source of pride and assurance to see the Army perform in the magnificent manner in which they did on this extremely difficult task. It is a tribute to you and to the officers under your direction, and I hope that you will see fit to insure that appropriate records are made of my observations concerning their performance.
Sincerely yours, Que
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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to you and to the officers under your direction, and I hope that you will see fit to insure that appropriate records are made of my observations concerning their performance.
Sincerely yours, Que
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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164-81-3398Fort Lewis, Washington 98433 27 April 1972
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Mr. J. Earl Milnes Federal Bureau of Investigation, SAC 1015 2d Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Dear Mr. Milnes,
Now that the Army's participation in the search for D. B. Cooper has been completed, I would like to express to you my appreciation for the outstanding assistance and cooperation which you and your agents gave to and his squadron. It would have been understandable had the Bureau confined its participation only to those aspects of the search which required the presence of its agents. To the contrary, your agents participated to the fullest extent, and the manner in which they did so was most impressive. Their willingness to share the hardships of field duty and their cheerful cooperation in the search efforts reflects most favorably on their professionalism and on your leadership.
Their willingness to share the hardships of field duty and their cheerful cooperation in the search efforts reflects most favorably on their professionalism and on your leadership.
On behalf of all Army members of the search force, I express my sincere appreciation to you and all agents who took part in the operation.
Sincerely,
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DB Cooper-27573OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION CHA FPMA (It CFA) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: April 13, 1972.
FROM : . SA CHARLES E. FARRELL (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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SA
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has complained that the landing helicopters, about an hour earlierk
advised that and she asked for assistance in finding them, as her Assistance by military and Bureau
given.
, as follows
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reports that he observed the as the choppers landed in the field and another of his men were at the scene and spoke
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reports that he observed the as the choppers landed in the field and another of his men were at the scene and spoke
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By about 2:00 P.M. to come and would be there possibly 3:00 P.M.
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10 to 12 army troops
end SA
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The above matter has been referred by to Ft. Lewis and a claims officer has been assigned to come to this area on Friday, April1,13, 1972 and contact
No further action by FBI.
DB Cooper-27575OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION OSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GO _RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 5/17/72
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
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NORJAK
SUB E. ec
RE:
SEARCH OF DROP AREA
In connection with the search conducted during the period 3/21/72 through 4/18/72, the
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RE:
SEARCH OF DROP AREA
In connection with the search conducted during the period 3/21/72 through 4/18/72, the Agent personnel listed on the attached sheet, participated in that assignment:
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DB Cooper-2757628 April 1972
Dear Mr. Milnes:
Many thanks for your kind letter pertaining to the effectiveness of the Fort Lewis troopers who assisted you in your recent effort. I shall trans- mit your remarks to those individuals who par- ticipated and add my personal thanks for their efforts. Sorry our search did not produce the results we were both seeking. ‹So it goes.
Sincerely, Cleaner Ball ALEXANDER R. BOLLING, JR. Major General, USA
Mr. J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
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Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription.
4/21/72
Vancouver, Washington, phone furnished
the following information:
At approximately 11:30 p.m . November 24. 1971, was travelling east on when she noted a man walking beside the road. The man was just west of and on the north side of walking west. recalled that at the time she thought the man appeared strange; because, although the weather conditions were poor, the individual was wearing only a dress-type, white shirt and dark slacks. described the individual as follows:
Height Build Hair Age
Approximately 6+ Medium Dark, fairly short Approximately 30 - 40
could not recall whether the man was carrying anything, and could not identify him as the hijacker when shown a composite picture of him.
described the individual as follows:
Height Build Hair Age
Approximately 6+ Medium Dark, fairly short Approximately 30 - 40
could not recall whether the man was carrying anything, and could not identify him as the hijacker when shown a composite picture of him.
In addition to the above, advised that for a number of years she has lived in the Woodland area and that this was the first time she had seen anyone on
after dark.
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Interviewed on 4/11/72 at Vancouver, Washington File #
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, If is the property of the FBI and is loaned fo your agency: Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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On November 24, 1971, was on bound for his residence at approxi- mately 9 or 10 p.
11-27-70)
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On November 24, 1971, was on bound for his residence at approxi- mately 9 or 10 p.m. About two or three miles west saw a man walking along the road. stated that evidently was frightened by this individual because had told that she had immediately locked her car doors after seeing the man.
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further advised that he considered this incident extremely peculiar and stated that he works a night shift and has driven this same stretch of road for three and one half years; and, during this time has only seen two persons on the road after dark.
could not furnish the current address . however, believed she was employed as a Washington. ,
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Interviewed on 4/10/72	al Ariel, Washington	File # SE 164-81
by SA	sem Dote	dictated 4/17/72

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This document confoins neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI.
on 4/10/72	al Ariel, Washington	File # SE 164-81
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This document confoins neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency: W .ond Its contents ore not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-275811015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 April 21, 1972
Woodland, Washington 98674
Dear. :
SiLE.
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I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much we appreciate your making your property available to units of the United States Army which were involved in the search of the terrain around Ariel, Washington.
We are not only appreciative of your generosity, but are particularly grateful for the assistance rendered 1 and the facilities he made available to us. It cer- tainly made the task much easier.
Sincerely yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Pacific Power and Light Co.
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Pacific Power and Light Co. Portland, Oregon
Dear :
As you know, we completed the search of the area around Ariel, and the Army units were re- moved early this week.
I would be most remiss if I didn't tell you how much we appreciate the use of your facilities during this extensive search. Your providing the park facilities, the houses, the power and the congeniality of your company, specifically that of , made the task infinitely easier.
It not only made it easier, but it enabled us to operate much more efficiently. We are most grateful for your assistance.
Sincerely yours, q
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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Major General Alexander R. Bolling- "Commanding"General Fort Lewis, Washington 98433
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Dear General Bolling :
With the completion of the search of the area near Ariel, Washngton, by units of the 3rd Air Cavalry, I wanted
Dear General Bolling :
With the completion of the search of the area near Ariel, Washngton, by units of the 3rd Air Cavalry, I wanted to write to you personally and tell you first how much we appreciate the services rendered. However, in doing this I would be most remiss if we did not also tell you that the services of your officers and men were magnificent. The organizational structure, the equipment provided, and most important of all the direction given to the operation under
₹ was most impressive.
and The assistance rendered by was in keeping with the highest traditions of the u. S. Army. , I could go on at greater length and identify specifically the individual officers, as well as the non- commissioned officers and men, but time and space do not permit.
I do hope, however, that through your channels you will see fit to insure that this letter of appreciation and commendation is recorded in appropriate files to provide credit to the splendid men who have served so well.
Sincerely yours, OK
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in.
I do hope, however, that through your channels you will see fit to insure that this letter of appreciation and commendation is recorded in appropriate files to provide credit to the splendid men who have served so well.
Sincerely yours, OK
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in. Charge
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK

RE:	TELEPHONE SERVICE AT COMMAND POST, MERWIN DAM,
(TELEPHONE NO. 225-7151)

On April 17, 1972, the writer contacted of the General Telephone Company, Gresham, Oregon, which handles the telephone service at Merwin Dam to discuss the billing of the telephone installed on 3/20/72 at the Command Post at Merwin Dam. It was explained to that, in view of the heavy use of the phone to make calls to Fort Lewis, this office was interested in exploring the possibility of having the entire billing made as a Watts installation, retroactive to the date of installation, if such a billing would be cheaper than having the calls treated as long distance calls.
Lewis, this office was interested in exploring the possibility of having the entire billing made as a Watts installation, retroactive to the date of installation, if such a billing would be cheaper than having the calls treated as long distance calls. To make such a determination, however, the telephone company would have to determine what the bill is at this time. said he would request a special run of the billing for the above number which would take some three days as these runs are made every three days and would telephonically contact the writer or ASAC BIBLER.
advised, however, even if the Watts line would be cheaper he doubted if it would be made retroactive at this date.
It also was explained to that we might consider furnishing his company with a list of calls made from the Command Post to various numbers at Fort Lewis and have separate billings made up.
On April 18, 1972, SA MANNING advised that the Command Post at Merwin Dam would be totally deactivated by early noon of April 18, 1972, and he was then calling the local operator to have the telephone at the Command Post discontinued as of close of business April, 18, 1972.
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DB Cooper-27585FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/17/72
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Via TELETYPE	NITEL
(Priority}
ATTN : ADM. DIVISION
TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) /& SACS, LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) & PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
THE TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM
SF, LA AND	PD, ASSISTING IN SEARCH IN THIS CASE, WILL HAVE
COMPLETED THEIR ASSIGNMENT AND WILL BE DEPARTING THIS
DIVISION ON APRIL EIGHTEEN NEXT.
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Via TELETYPE	NITEL
(Priority}
ATTN : ADM. DIVISION
TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) /& SACS, LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) & PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
THE TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM
SF, LA AND	PD, ASSISTING IN SEARCH IN THIS CASE, WILL HAVE
COMPLETED THEIR ASSIGNMENT AND WILL BE DEPARTING THIS
DIVISION ON APRIL EIGHTEEN NEXT.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-27586FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/17/72
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SACS, MINNEAPOLIS (
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/17/72
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SACS, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) AND PORTLAND (164-41) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
Sub E NORJAK.
SEARCH OF ENTIRE AREA IN THE VICINITY OF MERWIN DAM WAS COMPLETED AS OF ONE PM, APRIL SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, WITH NOTHING FOUND.
ARMY UNITS WILL BE DEPARTING FROM THE AREA FOR RETURN TO FT. LEWIS, BY ELEVEN AM, APRIL EIGHTEEN NEXT. THE CP AT THE SITE WILL BE VACATED BY LATE AFTERNOON ON APRIL EIGHTEEN NEXT, BOTH BY FBI AND ARMY PERSONNEL WITH PHONE TO BE DISCONNECTED BY APRIL NINETEEN.
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-27587NRØØ2 SE PLAIN
7:19 PM NITEL 4/16/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
SEARCH COMMENCED APPROXIMATELY NINE AM, APRIL SIXTEEN, SEVENTYTWO. SEARCH PERSONNEL INCLUDED TWO, HUNDRED FIFTYNINE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND AGENTS. SEARCH TERMINATED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FIFTEEN PM.
SEARCH PERSONNEL INCLUDED TWO, HUNDRED FIFTYNINE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND AGENTS. SEARCH TERMINATED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FIFTEEN PM. ARMY ANTICIPATES COMPLETION OF SEARCH ON APRIL SEVENTEEN NEXT, WEATHER PERMITTING. END R MB FBI PD CLR
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DB Cooper-27588NRØØ1 SE PLAIN 8:51 PM NITEL 4/15/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
· PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
SEARCH INITIATED SEVEN THIRTY AM WITH TWO HUNDRED SIXTYSEVEN ARMY PERSONNEL AND AGENTS. SEARCH TERMINATED FIVE PM, AND APPROXI- MATELY NINETYFIVE PERCENT OF SEARCH NOW COMPLETED. ARMY ANTICIPATED SEARCH OF REMAINING AREA WILL TAKE ONE TO ONE AND ONE HALF DAYS IF WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE.
END WA HOLD
DB Cooper-27589
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TELETYPE
NITEL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER SEARCH BY TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTYNINE ARMY PERSONNEL COMMENCED ELEVEN FORTY A.M. AND STOPPED AT THREE P.M. TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER SEARCH BY TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTYNINE ARMY PERSONNEL COMMENCED ELEVEN FORTY A.M. AND STOPPED AT THREE P.M. TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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1 U. S. ARMY, ADVISES THAT NINETY PERCENT OF AREA TO BE SEARCHED HAS BEEN COMPLETED. AT PRESENT TIME THERE ARE SIX TO EIGHTEEN INCHES OF SNOW IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS SURROUNDING SEARCH AREA. IN VIEW OF EXTREMELY LOW LEVEL CLOUDS, IMPOSSIBLE TO DISPATCH TROOPS IN LANDING ZONES TO COMMENCE SEARCH OF HIGHER ELEVATIONS. CONTINGENT ON CLEARING WEATHER, SEARCH WILL CONTINUE SEVEN THIRTY A.M., APRIL FIFTEEN NEXT.
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DB Cooper-27590FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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Date:
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Via
TELETYPS
NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111),
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73), and
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK.
SEARCH COMMENCED THIS DATE AFTER A HOLD BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER WHICH DELAYED SOME UNITS UNTIL NINE THIRTY A. M. SEARCH PERSONNEL CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTYTHREE TROOPS PLUS AGENT PERSONNEL SEARCHING IN THE SOUTHERN SECTION WHICH IS PRIMARILY A RE-SEARCH IN THE VICINITY OF
SEARCH PERSONNEL CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTYTHREE TROOPS PLUS AGENT PERSONNEL SEARCHING IN THE SOUTHERN SECTION WHICH IS PRIMARILY A RE-SEARCH IN THE VICINITY OF POINT A. SNOW IN NORTH SECTION OF THE SEARCH AREA IS FROM SIX TO EIGHT INCHES DEEP AND LANDING ZONES BEING FURTHER PREPARED FOR USE. IF WEATHER PERMITS ON APRIL FOURTEEN NEXT, SEARCH IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE NORTH SECTION WILL BE STARTED. SEARCH DISCONTINUED THIS DATE APPROXIMATELY FOUR P. M.
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DB Cooper-27591OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 18 KOITION CSA FPMR (H CVR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(Complaint Concerning Search)
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At 9:30PM, this date, Washington, telephone telephonically contacted this office regarding helicopters flying over stated that he owns and that helicopters have been continously flying over his property at what seems to lower and lower altitudes ..
stated that today one of his handlers was bringing when a helicopter flew over
at tree-top level causing
further
stated that today one of his handlers was bringing when a helicopter flew over
at tree-top level causing
further advised that last week and he was a told by
that the
, caused
in the field. feels that they from the low-flying helicopters.
was not at all belligerent, but explained that . he cant afford to have these problems continuing. He wishes to be contacted by SA MANNING as soon as possible.
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maxining andaime + ON 4-14-72
ARMY CLAIMS OFFICER
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4/14/72
CONTACTED
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
MANNING, DB Cooper-27592
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DATE:4/13/72 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 18 EDITION OSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 4/8/72
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUB- E DD
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 4/7/72 Commanding officer, of US Army personnel involved in search in vicinity of Lake Merwin requested information on complaints made re property damage by US
MANNING
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 4/7/72 Commanding officer, of US Army personnel involved in search in vicinity of Lake Merwin requested information on complaints made re property damage by US Army troops during searcho
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two (2) copies of a memo and a memo dated × 
4/4/72 (two ) 2 copies concerning the complaint made by 
D has been apprised of the details of the four complaints made to date.
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DB Cooper-27593
Buy U.S. Savings Bands Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPT'ENAL FORIS NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
0010-100-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/4/72
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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telephone , employed at
Washington telephone Washington,
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is on which US Army during the serach operation conducted in the vicinity Washington.
MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Washington telephone Washington,
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is on which US Army during the serach operation conducted in the vicinity Washington. executed a wconsent form to make use of his property and set certain conditions such as
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destroyed a gravel road .
He requested that his complaint be called to the attention of the United States Army and also pointed out in the vicinity of the property have been cleaning up all kinds of debris since the departure of the army and are perturbed by the failure to police the arwa upon departure.
He was advised that his complaint would be called to the attention of the United States Army.
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DB Cooper-27594OPTICHAL FORM NO. 15 HAY HỆ EXITICH GIA ITHA (4 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81)	DATE: 3/26/72
FROM	: SC
15 HAY HỆ EXITICH GIA ITHA (4 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81)	DATE: 3/26/72
FROM	: SC
Sub-E

SUBJECT: NORJACK
On instant date,
Washington, telephonically
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contacted this office. stated that last week when she was contacted by an Agent of the FBI, asking permission to search her property, the agent stated that if anything was damaged or she had any problems to contact the FBI in Longview or Seattle. stated that
her driveway is being used and that the four wheele drive rigs that go in and out have torn up her driveway and May l" made it into a mud hole. would like to have. an agent come by and look at it so it will be fixed.
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DB Cooper-27595Damage complaints to date
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1. Washington - complaint re road to his unoccupied property having deep ruts due to military vehicle juse. The letter describing his property was furnished to you by SAC Milnes.
2. On 4/4/72
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executed a consent form to make use of his property as and set certain conditions such as
On 4/4/72 he stated
.
He further
alleged debris was left at have also complained that debris was strewn about their property.
3 .* Washington on 3/26/72 advised FBI Seattle that her driveway was used by Army trucks and has been torn up. is in vicinity of
4. is next to that of mentioned above, sent a letter to the FBI Seattle alleging that debris wasleft at her location and about her property after troops moved out. She
whose property.
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING Special Agent, FBI
SFRJAUZED APR 2 0 1972
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Troops Search For Skyjacker WOODLAND, Cowlitz County ->. (AP) := Army troops were back on 'the job yesterday helping the FBI search the area around Lake Merwin for.a; skyjacker who comman- deered a-jetliner last Thanksgiving Eve. " An Army spokesman said about 200 troops of the 3rd. Armored .Cavalry . Rep-, ment were helping search for a hijacker who gave his name as D. B. Cooper,
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newspaper, city and stato.)
p. 38 Scattle Post- Intelligencer Seattle, Wash.
Date:
4/8/72
Edition
Final
Authoft
Editori
Dick Lyall
Title:
NORJAK
Charactert
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Classificationt
164-81
Submitting Office:
Seattle Being Investigated
COPY SENT TO BUREAU
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Title:
NORJAK
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Submitting Office:
Seattle Being Investigated
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Army Tejoins hunt for air hijacker
WOODLAND, .: Cowlitz County ~ (AP)* ~ Army. troops were back on, the job. today, helping the Federal Bureau of Investigation search the area around Lake- Merwin for a skyjacker, who commandeered ... a - jetliner. Jast Thanksgiving Eve. . An. Army. spokesman
said about 200 troops of the 3rd. Armored. Cavalry. Regi- ment were helping' search for a hijacker who gave his name as. D. B. Cooper: SU .. ₺ " The skyjacker took over an airliner on a flight from Portland to Seattle. He is be- Hleved to have parachuted' Rover Southwest Washington: The troops on hand today made up "Essentially the same task force that . was, down the re": - when the . search was resumed recent- ly, an Army spokesman at "Fort Lewis, where the troops ware stationed, said
DB Cooper-27598
(Indicate page, hame of newspaper, city and state.
search was resumed recent- ly, an Army spokesman at "Fort Lewis, where the troops ware stationed, said
DB Cooper-27598
(Indicate page, hame of newspaper, city and state.)
p.A2 Seattle Times Seattle, Wash.
Date:
4/7/72
Edition:
Final
Author:
Editor:
Henry McLeod
Title:
NORJAK
Character:
of
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Sub
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Submitting Officer
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Being Investigated
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FBI -- SEATTLE
HA4/12/72
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK.
SEARCH THIS DATE WITH TWO SEVEN ONE ARMY PERSONNEL, PLUS AGENTS, COMMENCED AT SEVEN THIRTY AM IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. SNOW, SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN HAMPERED SEARCH. REMAINING AREAS TO BE SEARCHED CAN BE REACHED ONLY BY HELICOPTER INSERTION OF SEARCH PERSONNEL AND LANDING ZONES IN MOST CASES UNDER SIX TO TWELVE INCHES OF SNOW. SEARCH THIS DATE DISCONTINUED AT FOUR FIFTEEN PM.
ACTIVITY ON APRIL THIRTEEN NEXT DEPENDS ON WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH NO TIME OF START SET.
SEARCH THIS DATE DISCONTINUED AT FOUR FIFTEEN PM.
ACTIVITY ON APRIL THIRTEEN NEXT DEPENDS ON WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH NO TIME OF START SET.
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DB Cooper-27599 Sub. E 164-81-2737NRØ09 SE PLAIN 1013 PM NITEL 4/11/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PORTLAND (164-41) ` FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
THIS DATE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE ARMY PERSONNEL WITH AGENTS SEARCHED FROM SEVEN A. M. TO FIVE P. M. WITH NEGATIVE FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A. M. APRIL TWELVE, NEXT. END
DB Cooper-27600 Sub. E 164-81-2725FILE (164-81)
4/11/72
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/11/72 I called at the Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis and told him that who was commanding the Army troops
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searching the area, requested that ?
call him and discuss with him the basis for his conclusion that there is a greater likelihood of the hijacker falling south of the AB line, rather than north of that line.
I furnished to him the phone number of the Woodland site and requested hin to call.
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Sub. E 164-81-2224 SEARCHED.
I furnished to him the phone number of the Woodland site and requested hin to call.
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APR 1 1 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Tess
DB Cooper-27601 4/5/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/4/72 I called SA HENRY SHUTZ at the Bureau. I advised him I had talked to who told me that the problem was when they got the authority originally it was for only 7 days, but I told him we imposed no such limitation and the letter we wrote to the Army made no mention of a time limit.
I advised Mr. SHUTZ that said in view of the 7-day limit, the 6th Army at San Francisco had to go to CONARC, which is the Continental Army at Fort Monroe, Va. to get this limitation removed.
I suggested to lfr. SHurz that he have his people contact the Chief of Staff's office in the Pentagon and advise them that they should contact the CONARC people and tell them to get on the job.
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THIS
DB Cooper-27602
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SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/5/72
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THIS
DB Cooper-27602
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FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/5/72 called from Fort Lewis. He advised that all the channels had been cleared for them to return to this operation, awaiting a request from our head- quarters in Washington to trigger the response.
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He asked that we formally request someone in operations in the Army Headquarters in Washington to assist us in com- pleting the job, with an estimated completion date of 4/21/72.
I immediately called SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau, advised him of this, and he advised that they were taking these steps already.
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DB Cooper-276034/10/72
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SACS, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
AND PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
TODAY 267 ARMY PERSONNEL SEARCHED FROM SEVEN THIRTY AM UNTIL FOUR TWENTY PM, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN AM, APRIL ELEVEN NEXT.
(164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
TODAY 267 ARMY PERSONNEL SEARCHED FROM SEVEN THIRTY AM UNTIL FOUR TWENTY PM, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN AM, APRIL ELEVEN NEXT. (3)
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DB Cooper-27604
Sub 164-81-263NRO02 SE PLAIN
5:43 PM NITEL 4/9/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1 P
NOR JAK
SEARCH RESUMED NINE THIRTY A. M., APRIL NINE, SEVENTYTWO, AND DISCONTINUED AT THREE THIRTY P. M. WITH TWO HUNDRED SIXTYNINE ARMY PERSONNEL. NO POSITIVE FINDINGS. SEARCH RESUMES AT NINE A. M., APRIL TEN NEXT. END BJM FBI WASHDC CLR
DB Cooper-27605
Sub. 2 164-81-2634NRODI SE PLAIN
8:35 PM NITEL 4/8/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
SEARCH RESUMED SEVEN FIFTEEN A. M. INSTANT DATE AND DISCONTINUED
AT FOUR FIFTEEN P. M. WITH TWO HUNDRED SIXTYNINE ARMY PERSONNEL.
NO POSITIVE FINDINGS.
SEARCH RESUMES AT NINE A. M.,
APRIL (CORRECTED
DEA)
NINE, NEXT.
END
BJM FBI WASHDC
CLR
DB Cooper-27606
Sub. E
164-81-2633NR005 SE PLAIN 6:06 PM NITEL 4/7/72 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) .
E
164-81-2633NR005 SE PLAIN 6:06 PM NITEL 4/7/72 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) ..
NORJAK
ARMY TROOPS ARRIVED IN BIVOUAC AREA, LAKE MERWIN, THIS DATE AT APPROXIMATELY TWO P. M. DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF JET FUEL SEARCH NOT COMMENCED. CAMP BEING ESTABLISHED AND SEARCH WILL COMMENCE SEVEN A. M. EIGHTH INSTANT. END &
JDJFBI WASH DC CLR
DB Cooper-27607
Sub. 2
164-81-26324/7/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE : SEARCH & PUBLICITY
At 12:15 PM, on 4/6/72, Ft. Lewis, Washington, telephone advised that it was his intention if FBI approval is given, to make a "low keyed response" to the press to the effect that "we are resuming the search in the south."
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advised that, since the movement of troops and helicopters from Ft. Lewis to the Vancouver area, would generate press inquiries" he planned to contact the press on his own iniative, possibly on 4/7/72, to advise them of the above.
advised that the Department of the Army had given its approval and felt that the previous search had been an excellent training vehicle.
advised that the Department of the Army had given its approval and felt that the previous search had been an excellent training vehicle.
was advised that any clearance would have to come from SAC MILNES who was unavailable at the time and he requested that when Mr. MILNES was available that be contacted at the above telephone numbers.
After discussing this with Mr. MILNES I called back and said that this was satisfactory.
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Sub. E 164-81-2630
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MM FILED APR7 01972 FBI-SEATTLE
1945
DB Cooper-27608 4/6/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
At 9:30 AM, called from Ft. Lewis. He advised that they had received approval to go ahead with the search and to "clean it up" by the 21st. He advised that details should be worked out directly with
I called He said that they were using the same troops they had previously used and they would move the advance group this afternoon with the rest of the troops following tomorrow morning. He expected that they would be in a position to start searching at 1:00 PM tomorrow afternoon.
troops they had previously used and they would move the advance group this afternoon with the rest of the troops following tomorrow morning. He expected that they would be in a position to start searching at 1:00 PM tomorrow afternoon.
I specifically asked him if they had authority to go north and south of the river and he said they were going "to try to clean it up" but they had to have the troops out of there by 4/21/72.
I called ASAC of Los Angeles,
ASAC at San Francisco and SAC JULIUS LEE MATTSON at Portland, and told them to have their Agents at the Inn of the Quay in time for your briefing at 8:00 PM tonight.
I called SA THOMAS J. MANNING and advised him.
I also advised SA and alerted SA FARRELL of this office to get Agents ready to go and to take two cars.
I called Supervisor HENRY SHUTZ at the Bureau and told him the situation. He said he would advise of the Administrative Division and for us to send a nitel this evening simply saying what I had told him orally.
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Sub. 2 164-81-2635
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED My FILER 1 APR? 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
CE
DB Cooper-27609
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
ADIN.
1972 FBI-SEATTLE
CE
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
ADIN. :
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
(MOVEMENT UNIT)
FRON :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (66-5063)
RE:
NORJAK
Sub E
CC
Re Los Angeles airtel to Bureau 3/31/72 and Seattle telcall to Los Angeles 4/3/72 instructing that four Los Angeles Agents not proceed to Seattle Division until further instructions.
SAS
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will not depart Los Angeles until further instructions from the Bureau and/or Seattle.
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2 - Bureau (AM)
1X
Seattle
2 - Los Angeles (66-5063)
(1 - 64-497
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(5)
Sui &
164-81-2629
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED LAMA FILED
APR 6) 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
-25
·DB Cooper-27610.7-1a (Rev. 1-7-72)
REPORT
of the
42 % FARE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
Mr. Eugene A. Cotton
Sheriff of Clark County
Vancouver, Washington 98660
April 4, 1972
AIRMAIL.
Sub E.
This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the
has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the investigation or a subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding.
Re: IRIZIDENTIFIED FEMALE DECEASED
FOUND NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON
MARCH 29, 1972
2 Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover, Director
YOUR NO.
FBI FILE NO.
LAB. NO.
FC-H5876 KS JM NU
Examination requested by:
Addressed
Reference:
Letter 3/30/72
Examination requested:
Microscopie Analyses - Chomical Amelymos
Fingerprint
Specimens:
Q1-Q2 Tro banda
Result of exintnation:
No soil of value for significant comparisons waa Sub- 8 Found in the fingernail scrapinga fron Q1 or 02. 2628.
164-81
2627
No hairs or fibers vare found in the fingermall scrapings from Q1 and 92 or on specimens Qi and 02. The fingernails on specimens Q1 examined for any materials of value for serdlogic hans ka- tion but none were located.

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SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED 1972 FBI SEATTLE
Manning

You are being advised by separeto report of the reaules of the fingerprint examination and the disposition
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1-Norjak (164-2111)
1-SAC, Minneapolis
1-SAC, Portland
1-SAC, Seattle (164-81)
(over)
DB Cooper-27611REPORT of the
ANA. LABORATORY __ A_
of specimens Q1 and Q2 ;: "The debris from specimens Q1 and Q2 is being returned under separate coyar by registered mail.
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Thib + waingilon bne been made with the triderstanding the too evidence ic co terted with an nfz.ci investigohun ut a cibraingì matter,and that the Laboratory report will be royd for official purponer tany. ; letod To the Investigation of a Subreqrent eriaind! prasy 'stion, Authorization counet bo granted ict thi , *; . fiba Lubo algry terott in connection with a cieli proceeding.
Ro:
2 John Fal Y Hoover, Dr actor
YOUR NO.
fiba Lubo algry terott in connection with a cieli proceeding.
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2 John Fal Y Hoover, Dr actor
YOUR NO.
FBI FILE NO. LAB, NO.
' "wnvce:
San imation toquested:
SIA: CHICO _. INDE/65
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FEDER
BUREAU OF INVES GATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
YOUR FILE NO.
FBI FILE NO.
April 4, 1972
LATENT CASE NO.
A-51514
TO:
Mr. Eugene A. Cotton
Sheriff of Clark County
Vancouver, Washington 98660
AIRMAIL
Body &
RE:
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE DECEASED
FOUND NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON
MARCH 29, 1972
Letter March 30, 1972, and teletype March 29, 1972,
REFERENCE:
from FBI, Seattle Division
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Addressee and FBI, Seattle Division
SPECIMENS:
Two hands, Q1 and Q2
Classifiable fingerprints were obtained from the specimens and were searched in our main fingerprint files, but no identification was effected.
These fingerprints are being retained in our files and will be available for comparison with any fingerprints you may submit for this purpose.
These fingerprints are being retained in our files and will be available for comparison with any fingerprints you may submit for this purpose. !
This report supplements and confirms the 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1- Portland (164-41) 1 - SA
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1
John Edgar VISERIALIZEDector. FILED
APR 6 1972
THIS REPORT 19 FURNISHED POR OPPICIAL USE ONLY-
Planning
FBI -- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-27613'FEDERO. BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT
of the IDENTIFICATION · DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
Mr. Eugene A, Cotton April . 4, 1972 April 4, 1972
YOUR FI, E NO. FBI FILE NO.
I.Tl information previously furnished to you by our Seattle'
Division.
AIRMAIL
TO:
Mr. Eugene A, Cotton
Lul F
Sheriff ofthe results of the laboratory examinations
are the subjects of a separate report.
The specimens are being returned under separate cover,
RE:
UNIDENTIFIED. FEMALE DECEASED
FOUND NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON
MARCH 29, 1972
REFERENCE:
Letter March 30, 1972, and teletype March 29, 1972,
from FBI, Seattle Division
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Addressee and FBI, Seattle Division
SPECIMENS:
FEMALE DECEASED
FOUND NEAR WOODLAND, WASHINGTON
MARCH 29, 1972
REFERENCE:
Letter March 30, 1972, and teletype March 29, 1972,
from FBI, Seattle Division
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Addressee and FBI, Seattle Division
SPECIMENS:
Two hands, Q1 and Q2
Classifiable fingerprints were obtained frem
the specimens and were searched in our main fingerprint
files, but no identification was effected.
Thece fingerprints are being retained in our files and will be available for comparison with any fingerprints you may submit for this purpose. . This report supplements and confirms the
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John EdifryESHALUEn-tor FALO APR 6 41972
FBI --- SEATTLE
TIHIS REPORT 19 FURNISHED POR OFFICIAL USE ONGY
AFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/6/72
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK.
U.S. ARMY, FT. LEWIS, WN., ADVISED TODAY AUTHORITY HAD BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE ARMY TO RESUME SEARCHING.
S. ARMY, FT. LEWIS, WN., ADVISED TODAY AUTHORITY HAD BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE ARMY TO RESUME SEARCHING. HE SAID HIS INSTRUCTIONS WERE TO QUOTE CLEAN IT UP ENQUOTE BUT TO HAVE ALL THE TROOPS OUT OF THE AREA BY APRIL TWENTYONE NEXT. HE IS MOVING ADVANCE GUARD OF TROOPS INTO AREA TODAY, AND WILL MOVE THE REST OF THEM TOMORROW A.M. ARMY WILL USE SAME TROOPS AS UTILIZED PRE- VIOUSLY.
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND PORTLAND WERE TELEPHONICALLY INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEIR AGENTS MEET WITH ME AND PERSONNEL FROM THIS OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, AT EIGHT PM, THIS DATE, FOR BRIEFING.
IT IS CONTEMPLATED THAT ALL PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS WILL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND SEARCH WILL BE UNDER WAY NOT LATER THAN ONE PM, APRIL SEVEN NEXT.
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Sus. 8 164-81-2625
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-27615
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April 5, 1972
SAC J. E. MILNES
NORJAK
On April 4, 1972, SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau requested that a facsimile copy of San Francisco letter, 3/10/72, to Lieutenant General A.
MILNES
NORJAK
On April 4, 1972, SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau requested that a facsimile copy of San Francisco letter, 3/10/72, to Lieutenant General A. D. Surles, Jr., Commanding General, Sixth U. S. Army, San Francisco, be furnished to the Bureau. This was done.
I also told Mr. SCHUTZ that I understood from , Fort Lewis, that the Sixth Army had told the people at Fort Lewis to hold in abeyance and return the aerial until it had been cleared with the Continental Army at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He wanted to know what day the additional request was made and it was made of on March 27, 1972 by me personally.
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Sub. 2 164-81-26520
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APR 1972 FBI --- SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-276164/4/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Re: SEARCH
At 12:10 PM, I called in San Francisco and in Los Angeles and SAC MATTSON in Portland and told them not to dispatch Agents to Vancouver on the special until further notice.
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At 12:30 PM, I had a call from HANK SHUTZ at the Bureau. He said that they had been unable to determine where the hold-up was in this matter; that their
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At 12:30 PM, I had a call from HANK SHUTZ at the Bureau. He said that they had been unable to determine where the hold-up was in this matter; that their liaison man in talking to people at the Pentagon, was told that there was no request pending there. He wants to talk to you to see what the best way would be to find out just where the hold-up was and to get some action. He would like you to call him as soon as possible.
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Suv. 2 164-81-2562
SEARCHED m INDEXED SERIALIZED
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DB Cooper-276174/3/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE NORJAK
On 4/3/72 I told SACS MATTSON AND GEBHART, and
ASAC in Los Angeles, to have the agents at the Inn of the Quay in Vancouver at 6:00 P.M. on 4/4/72.
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m
DB Cooper-276184/3/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/3/72 SAC GEBHART called from San Francisco and advised that from the 6th Army, had called and wanted to know what was taking place.
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I told him that the Army at Fort Lewis planned to move to commence the search on 4/4/72, at 1:00 PM, and they
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I told him that the Army at Fort Lewis planned to move to commence the search on 4/4/72, at 1:00 PM, and they were now in the process of firming this up through 6th Army Headquarters.
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DB Cooper-276194/3/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/3/72 from Fort Lewis called and advised that he had just received a call from 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco. They were told to hold their movement of troops back to Merwin in abeyance until clearance had been obtained from the Continental Army in Fort Monroe, Virginia. They anticipate this some time early tomorrow. He asked that we make our contacts in Washington to insure the permission be granted.
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FBI -SEALICE
DB Cooper-27620SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/31/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Pursuant to your instructions, I called SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau at 7:30 A.M. on 3/31/72 and told him the agents required for the search should arrive in Vancouver, Washington, at 6:00 P.
on 3/31/72 and told him the agents required for the search should arrive in Vancouver, Washington, at 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 3, 1972, not Sunday, as previously indicated, since the Army troops would not arrive until Tuesday morning.
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DB Cooper-27621NR 019 SF PLAINTEXT 1148PM NITEL 3/31/72 JAK
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
NORJAK.
RE SE NITEL MARCH TWENTYNINE LAST. FOLLOWING SAN FRANCISCO AGENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO PARTICIPATE IN SEARCHING PROJECT IN SEATTEL AREA AND WILL ARRIVE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, PROIR TO SIX P. M., APRIL THREE NEXT:
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END ... HOLD
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DB Cooper-27622SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/31/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
ASAC of Los Angeles, and ASAC of San Francisco both called on this case. Each has been instructed by the Bureau to furnish 4 men.
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I told them to have the men young and enthusiastic, volunteer-type, have them provide themselves with warm clothing, stout,
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I told them to have the men young and enthusiastic, volunteer-type, have them provide themselves with warm clothing, stout, warm, dry shoes, and gloves, and to be at the Quay Inn in Vancouver not later than Monday, evening, 4/3/72. I said if there was any change, we would let them know.
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Sur & 164-81-2555 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED DEL FILED y MAR &1 1972 FBI -SEATTLESAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
March 31, 1972
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NORJAK (Unknown Female)
Bureau Ident Division, advised at approxi- mately 8:45PM, this date, that the Ident Dviision had completed the Unknown Female Subject's fingerprints through criminal recrods with no results. They have partially completed civil records and will advise when finished.
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advised that as of yet, no identification has been made. He stated that the Bureau wanted the Vancouver SO advised of this.
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DB Cooper-27624FILE (164-81)
April 3, 1972
SAC J. E. MILNES
NORJAK
For record purposes, on March 30, 1972, I called Pacific Power and b6 b7C
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SEATTLE-
DB Cooper-27624FILE (164-81)
April 3, 1972
SAC J. E. MILNES
NORJAK
For record purposes, on March 30, 1972, I called Pacific Power and b6 b7C
Light Company, Portland, Oregon. I told him that we' anticipated the search in the Lake Merwin area would take approximately three weeks longer and advised him if possible we would appreciate being able to continue using the camp at Lake Merwin. He advised he saw no objection to it and unless I heard from him in the contrary, it would be satisfactory to continue its use.
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DB Cooper-27625
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APR @ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 2SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/30/72
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
HENRY SCHUTZ called from the Bureau at 9:50 A.M. today and advised that in reply to our VACB teletype, agents from neighboring offices can be released at noon today to return. These agents will not be recalled when the search is renewed. The agent personnel who will be reassigned to this search will be from San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of Butte, Portland, etc.
The agent personnel who will be reassigned to this search will be from San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of Butte, Portland, etc.
I told him we had no information on when the search is going to start again. In other words, the date has not been set. There is a staff meeting at Fort Lewis this morning and it is possible they will have an answer before the Army leaves at noon. However, had no answer at 10:00 this morning. He indicated that if they return Monday, this will probably mean they will search the southern half only but if they return on Tuesday, it will mean they will search the entire area, with a possible commitment on the troops until 4/21/72. This is conjecture on his part.
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of the Pacific Power and Light, Portland,b6 should be called concerning extended stay at Lake Merwin Park. b7C
cannot make any statement on splitting telephone costs and this will have to be cleared through the Communications Officer at Fort Lewis. If this clearance is obtained, we will have to go through the Portland Office to contact the General Telephone Co.
If this clearance is obtained, we will have to go through the Portland Office to contact the General Telephone Co. in Gresham, Oregon, about the installation of the WATS line. The will call me this weekend if he doesn't know when we leave as to the date the search will start again.
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The girl who was found yesterday died of a single stab wound in the heart. She is in her mid-20's and by the coroner's estimate was in the cistern between one month and six weeks. The hands have been packed in formaldehyde and Portland is handling pilot courier delivery to the Bureau.
I told SCHUTZ we would advise the Bureau as soon as we got a new starting date for the search.
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DB Cooper-27626BURLINGTON NORTHERN
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
650 Central Building Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone (206) 623-5560
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
March 29, 1972
SUB- E.
Attn: Mr.
DEPARTMENT
650 Central Building Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone (206) 623-5560
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
March 29, 1972
SUB- E.
Attn: Mr. J. E. Milnes
Gentlemen:
This letter will be your authority to enter upon Burlington Northern land in Sections 20, 21 and 29, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Cowlitz County, Washington, for the period from March 29, 1972, to May 1, 1972, for the purpose of establishing temporary helispots and control centers for conducting search operations in the area.
You will cut only such timber as is necessary to clear a suitable work- ing area.
The Government shall, at its sole expense, repair and/or restore any roads or other facilities on said described lands which are in any manner damaged or disturbed by its exercise of the rights granted by this letter.
Burlington Northern shall not be liable for damages to property of injuries to persons arising from the operations of the Government hereunder, and the Government shall indemnify and save harmless Burling- ton Northern from all loss, costs and expense resulting from any such damage to property or injuries to persons, including damages to
hereunder, and the Government shall indemnify and save harmless Burling- ton Northern from all loss, costs and expense resulting from any such damage to property or injuries to persons, including damages to property of Burlington Northern, insofar as the Government may legally do so, and subject to the availability of appropriated funds, but excluding damage to property and injuries to persons caused by negligence in the operations of Burlington Northern, its successors and assigns, or its contractors, lessees, licensees or permittees.
Very truly yours,
BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC.
By
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DB Cooper-27627
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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INDEXED
FILED
MAR 3 0 1971 FRI __ CFATTI CANRØ15 SE PLAIN 11:45 PM NITEL 3/29/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
BUTTE
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO
SAN FRANCISCO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
NORJAK
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE HIJACKER. U.S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR.
ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR.TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A. M. END PAGE ONE
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164-81-2:30 DB Cooper-27628PAGE TWO SE 164-81
APRIL THIRD OR FOURTH TO CONTINUE SEARCH. BUREAU AGENTS ASSIGNED SAME TASKS HAVE SERVED ADMIRABLY BUT ARE LIKEWISE PHYSICALLY TIRED. UACB, TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM OTHER DIVISIONS WILL RE- TURN TO OFFICES OF ASSIGNMENT PM OF THIRTIETH INSTANT AND SEATTLE AGENTS WILL RETURN TO HEADQUARTER CITY EXCEPT FOR STANDBY CREW AT MERWIN PARK. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED APRIL THIRD AND AGENTS FROM NEARBY OFFICES WILL RETURN TO ASSIST.
END DWH , FBI WASH DC
DB Cooper-276293/29/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SĄ J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF
NORJAK
At approximately 2:30 PM our time I talked to SA HENRY SCHUTZ from the Bureau.
ROBERT SUTTHOFF
NORJAK
At approximately 2:30 PM our time I talked to SA HENRY SCHUTZ from the Bureau.
SCHUTZ requested that I be sure to get word to you that he expects to hear from you tonight to talk over the search situation.
He also advised it will be necessary to get a "good" teletype off to the Bureau tonight relative to the discontinuance of the search for the time being. This tele- type should generally point out that the Army has withdrawn its troops, that the search has been arduous and physically exhausting and that the troops are being withdrawn primarily to give them some rest; also in view of the approaching holiday weekend. It should point out that agents have been with the troops throughout the search and that the agents involved also have undergone an arduous and tiring experience and can use rest too. It should point out that UACB agents from the nearby offices at least will be released to return to their offices, and that either the same agents or replacements for them will rejoin the search with the Army troops at whatever time this resumption of the search is
point out that UACB agents from the nearby offices at least will be released to return to their offices, and that either the same agents or replacements for them will rejoin the search with the Army troops at whatever time this resumption of the search is established.
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DB Cooper-27630 Sub. E 164-81-2549 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JA FILED MAR 2 9 1972 FBI -SEATTLE JANRØ14 SE PLAIN 11:42 PM NITEL 3/29/72 DCA TO . DIRECTOR, FBI PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK
PM THIS DATE,
CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT WASHINGTON, AND WASHINGTON, HAD REPORTED THE FINDING OF WHAT AP- PEARED TO BE A BODY AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO IN AN ABANDONED GRIST MILL ON CEDAR CREEK NEAR HIGHLAND, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN SEARCH AREA. IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION BY BUREAU AGENTS, CLARK COUNTY DEPUTIES, AND ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPED THE BODY WAS AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE FEMALE. BODY APPEARED TO BE WELL-PRESERVED, CLOTHED IN GRAY SWEAT SHIRT, BLUE DENHEM TROUSERS, AND BLACK TENNIS SHOES. BUREAU AND ARMY PARTICIPATION ON ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUED. FACILITIES OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND LAB END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-27631
Sub.
BUREAU AND ARMY PARTICIPATION ON ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUED. FACILITIES OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND LAB END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-27631
Sub. 2 164-81-2548-PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
IMMEDIATELY OFFERED TO SHERIFF EUGENE COTTON .(FBINA) WHO IS CON- TINUING INVESTIGATION. FINGERPRINTS OF DECEASED BEING FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY FOR IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND BUREAU REQUESTED TO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISE SEATTLE OF RESULTS OF IDENTIFICATION CHECK. END VDC HOLD (RDR)
DB Cooper-27632NRØ07 SE PLAIN
7:12 PM URGENT 3/29/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
RESETEL CALL TO BU INSTANT DATE.
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AT THREE FIFTYFOUR PM, MARCH TWENTYNINE INSTANT,
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CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, CONTAC-
TED
WASHINGTON AND WASH., AFTER PHONE CALL TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTING . THE FINDING OF A BODY AT THE GRIST MILL LOCATED AT GRIST MILL ROAD AND SPURREL ROAD, HIGHLAND, WASH., ( MILITARY COORDINATES ES THREE TWO FOUR - EIGHT SEVEN THREE) WHILE THEY WERE COLLECTING BOTTLES. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A HAND AND PART OF A TORSO OF A BODY UNDER DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO WHICH WAS USED TO STORE
INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A HAND AND PART OF A TORSO OF A BODY UNDER DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO WHICH WAS USED TO STORE WATER AT THE GRIST MILL. THE BODY WAS NOT IN THE SILO ACCIDENTALLY, BUT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN PUT THERE.
. CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, U. S. ARMY AND BUREAU PRESENTLY AT THE SCENE CONDUCTING ACTIVE INVESTIGATION TO EXHUME BODY AND IDENTIFY. END : SVC FBI WASH DC CLR
Sub- E 164 -81-2547 DB Cooper-27633 DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2]]])
3/29/72 ATTN: MECHANICAL SECTION
NORJAK 19
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Sul E. SUB I.
Seattle is sending by separate cover seven 100-foot rolls of Ektachrome 16 mm motion-picture film.
The movies were taken with a Bolex model #16 camera during the March 20-28, 1972 search operation at Woodland, Washington.
The Bureau is requested to process the film reels individually and not to splice the film onto one reel.

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BILL OF LADING # REGISTRY # 176/48 indexed
DATE SENT
3-30-12
EMPLOYEE'S INITIAL
Filed
DB Cooper-27634NRØ13 SE PLAIN 1147 PM NITEL 3/28/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND (164-41). FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
TERRAIN SEARCH BY TWO HUNDRED TWO ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY, NO DEVELOPMENTS. HAS NOT RECEIVED WORD RE ARMY'S DECISION REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TEL TWENTY-SEVENTH INST. RE EXTENT OF SEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED AFTER THIRTIETH INST. THIS MATTER BEING FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY ME WITH BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED. END
REC 3 FBI WA RDR
DB Cooper-27635
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
called from the Bureau. He requested that more detail be put in the daily summary with regard to the search. He would like to know how many troops are still participating; how much area has been searched and just what progress is being made in each teletype.
He would like to know how many troops are still participating; how much area has been searched and just what progress is being made in each teletype.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AMG FILED 13 MAR 2 7 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-27636OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION GIA FPMR ((1 cPn) 101-11.1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-BR) (P)
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 3/27/72
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complaint was the deliberate, according to
him, buzzing of the area in which . He was advised there was no deliberate buzzing at which time he stated he had no objection to a search of his property but did rusent deliberate "funning" and buzzing >
He furnished his phone number as
and advised that he would be home on night of March 37, 1972 between 7 and 9 PM. He' was advised when details were developed he would be advised by phone.
has a home alidress
?
of his property but did rusent deliberate "funning" and buzzing >
He furnished his phone number as
and advised that he would be home on night of March 37, 1972 between 7 and 9 PM. He' was advised when details were developed he would be advised by phone.
has a home alidress
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Vancouver, Washington.
Called 3/27/22
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I called on 3/27/72. I advised him that I was aware of the incident he described and there was absolutly no deliberate buzzing of b7C by the helicopters and there was no "funning". I told him I was in one of the helicopters myself, saw the whole thing take place and when it became apparent that were disturbed by the
presence of the helicopters, the Army Commanders moved the troops down the road a substantial distance,
164-81-2542
SEARCHED INDEXED. Į SENJASIZED FILED ₡
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MAR 3 0 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Rands Regularly on the Parrall Savings Plan
DB Cooper-27637
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DATE: 3/27/72 neutro Sub E DD - COMPLAINTS XCRESULTING SEARCH PROMand then made the pickup of the troops by the helicopters at a distant point.
He said that · I told him I questioned whether they had run off that much or how he could even tell if they did.
He said that · I told him I questioned whether they had run off that much or how he could even tell if they did.
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DB Cooper-276383/27/72
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164=81)
NORJAK
WEEKLY SUMMARY
THE TERRAIN SEARCH COMMENCED SEVEN TWENTY A.M. WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN GROUND TROOPS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. AT COB TODAY APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED.
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INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH; INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT. HE WILL RETURN TO CAMP TO COMMENCE SEARCH A.M. OF APRIL FOUR NEXT. HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMELY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMELY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN ON APRIL FOUR. AREA INVOLVED COMPRISES APPROIXMATELY TWENTYFIVE PERCENT OF ENTIRE SEARCH AREA. JEM : eon
DB Cooper-27639 Sub E 164-81-2542b6 b7C
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I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP ON PAGE TWN HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH IS COMPLETE. REFERRING REQUEST TO HIS
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MATTER WILL BE FOLLOWED AND BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED.
DB Cooper-27640FD-36 (Rev. S-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/28/72
Transmit the following in
PLAINTEXT
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE.
Transmit the following in
PLAINTEXT
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A.M. , MARCH TWENTYSEVEN NEXT.
TJM/dca
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Sub. E 164-81-2541
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE; 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-27641ENRØØ1 SE PLAIN NITEL 3/25/72 LJW TO DIRECTOR MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJACK
DUE TO SNOW FALL IN SEARCH AREA, SEARCH BEING TEMPORAILY HELD UP. ARMY TROOPS REMAINING ON LOCATION. WEATHER FORECAST PREDICTS RAIN, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SNOW. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED, POSSIBLY SUNDAY PM OR MONDAY AM. .END
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED.
'TIME 10:53 AM
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DB Cooper-27642
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164-81.25403/24/72

TELETYPE	NITEL
TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

NORJAK.
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

NORJAK. WEEKLY SUMMARY
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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DB Cooper-27643 Sub. E 164-81-25397
NRØØ7 SE PLAIN 8:13 PM NITEL 3/23/72 'DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-31)
1P
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND FBI AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS. END KAC FBI WASH DC ACK FOR TWO TELS CLR DMFA UKFCVLA
DB Cooper-27644
Sub. & 164-81.2538OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19H EDITION GSA FPMR (45 CYTY) 101-11 -* UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/17/72
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUB E
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Assistant Director BATES called from Divison6. He said that they had a call from the Public Affairs Officer of the Army.
The Army is sending out to their Public Affairs officers in the field certain questions and answers which they anticipate using in connection with publicity in regard to the search.
The Army is sending out to their Public Affairs officers in the field certain questions and answers which they anticipate using in connection with publicity in regard to the search.
Question 1: Is the Army assisting the FBI in its search for a sky jacker? Answer: Yes. At the request of the FBI approximately 200 U. S. Army troops from Ft. Lewis are assisting in the search for a sky jacker, believed to have parachuted in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, on the 24th of November 1971. There is a possibility this sky jacker could have died in his jump. (The Bureau suggested to the Army ahat they change Portland to LaCenter, Washington)
Question No. 2 relates purely to the justification for the U. S. Army, which is supposed to be defending this country, being used in a situation like this and in answer to it the Army saddlthey feel it is justified since kh it came at the request of a responsible government agency and is related to their training program.
BATES did not give me this verbatim since we would not be concerned with it.
THEx No. 3 is another Army question which raises is such support legal and the Army answer is Yes.
THEx No. 3 is another Army question which raises is such support legal and the Army answer is Yes.
BATES suggests that we make no comment other than to say, Yes, the Army is assisting us in the search and we have no further comment.
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DB Cooper-27645
de3/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
A conference was held with the below listed Pacific Power and Light personnel at their corporat: headquarters, 920 SW 6th. Streetm Portland, Oregon on 3/13/72:
LEONDAR E. FRANK (former SA) Security Consultants Vice President
After discussion advised that Lake Merwin Park at Ariel Dam could be used as a command post and bivouac area for Army personnel in the planned ground search. The company will power all cooking units and will further supply power to the octagonal shaped guard house which is to be used for briefing purposes. Further rest rooms will be opened for use and hot showers will be available.
The company will power all cooking units and will further supply power to the octagonal shaped guard house which is to be used for briefing purposes. Further rest rooms will be opened for use and hot showers will be available.
While an extension phone is available at the guard house it was requested that if a phone is necessary that a separate installation be made to free the Ariel Dam switchboard of excess traffic.
Further it was requested that some type of pass be provided for authorized PP & L personnel at the dam site and from other locations having business at the site to allow free access through gate to Merwin park.
Also it was requested that a liaison officer from thesearch party handle any contacts with the public or press since PP & L personnel do not desire to become involved in answering inquiries! and providing information.
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164-81-2536
The PP & L group also requested that a letter be directed to enclosed in an inner envelope marked Official and Personal setting forth a statement insuring PP & L that no personal liability will attach to PP & L for injuries incurred by Army personnel and Agent personnel.
in an inner envelope marked Official and Personal setting forth a statement insuring PP & L that no personal liability will attach to PP & L for injuries incurred by Army personnel and Agent personnel. assure FERHED writemxof complete cooperation by PP & L in the search matter samuzmequentes that any unusual requests be cleared through him personenbyy 077
EKS 1972 All PP & L personnel were advised that SAC, Seattle wouldi sebefle letter outlining items requested within the next two days. € (2) TJM/ DB Cooper-27646
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TELEPHONE - company providing service at Ariel Dam is General Telephone of the Northwest, Inc., 265 N. E. 2nd., Gresham, Oregon. Installation of phone at command post at Lake Merwin Park will be $20 for installation and minimum charge of $11.00 per month. TO EXPEDITE HANDLING OF REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION . the request would have to be handled through thePortland Division with the installation to be made in the guard house at the Park.
Person to be contacted at the phone company is
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ACCOMODATIONS - Holiday Inn, Kelso, Washington advised for 8 rooms (double with two beds) for 10 to 14 days the rate will be $16.
Person to be contacted at the phone company is
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ACCOMODATIONS - Holiday Inn, Kelso, Washington advised for 8 rooms (double with two beds) for 10 to 14 days the rate will be $16.50 per room plus tax. requested
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that as much advance notice as possible be given to the motel for C/c reserving rooms. Laundromat within three blocks open 24 hours. Number of restaurants (one all night) nearby for quick breakfasts & supper- CORONER. Clark County -
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Cowlitz County - Washington
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- Longview PD
Cowlitz County coroner and deputy have been advised of possibility for their services on short notice.
Clark County will be advised on 3/14/72
SUGGESTIONS FROM SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG PERSONNEL FOR EQUIPMENT AND SEARCH TECHNIQUES -
Every searcher to have leather gloves and waterproof shoes
Use toilet paper for marking extremities of each grid and use skirmish Line with no more than 5' foot intervals between searchers in heavily wooded areas. Then at extremity of search grid entire line can be swung around using one grid extremity marked by paper as guide for next grid.
Then at extremity of search grid entire line can be swung around using one grid extremity marked by paper as guide for next grid. Paper will disintegrate after short time in elements.
Terrain is very difficult with windfall and alders in profusion in area near point A. Very slow movement of the line is advised with all personnel instructed to look up as they search as well as on! ground .
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Recommend no more than six hours of search per day. 10 minute breaks . every hour and no more than 30 minute break for lunch with field rations. 164-81-2535
Recommend supplying each searcher with candy bars on daily basis to give quick pickup and replenish calorie use which is approximately 600 calories per hour in heavy wooded area. It is recommended that FBI supply these items which can be secured wholesale through contact at Longview.
Recommend straight line at all times with the entir a suspect area needs intensive search.
SEARCHED
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Recommend an agent at the extremity of the lines on each sede 978 control.
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Recommend an agent at the extremity of the lines on each sede 978 control. speed and line movement. One agent every 10 marat SATHEtrol purposes with no more than 5 foot intervals in heavy wooded area.
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Recommend one may on the line have a compass to shoot bearings to keep grid intact,
Recommend several agents behind the skirmish line to insure that line maintains itself straight with no straggling.
It was pointed out that there is heavy concentration of coyotess which gives distinct possibility that if hijacker did hit the ground his body could be completely stripped of flesh and clothing. In event a man with a dog is required charge is $175 per day if · to be used exclusively on the search.
Suggest if Army is approved that a basic training company in last stages of training be employed due to good physical condition.
Suggest skirmish Line have smoke grenades in event one of searchers is injured and evacuation is necessary by helicopter. Will guide evacuation heliconter to scene with no delay.
Suggest skirmish Line have smoke grenades in event one of searchers is injured and evacuation is necessary by helicopter. Will guide evacuation heliconter to scene with no delay.
On steep places encountered these could be skirted and searched with field glasses since in most steep places there is little growth of foliage and trees.
GENERAL INFORMATION RE PROPOSED COMMAND POST & BIVOUAC AREA
From Lake Merwin Park to Point A through Woodland is 20 miles on good roads.
. In event it is necessary to cross Lewis River above Lake Merwin a county road crosses at Amboy.
In emergency the road acorss Yale Dam could be used according to pr & L Company personnel but this is discouraged.
Lake Merwin Park has a double sized vehicle gate which is the only means of entering the Park and Ariel Dam location. This gate could be kept closed with sentry posted to keen out curious and newspaper and other news media.
A comfort station with hot showers is available and will be made available by PP & L and is located directly above the picnic table area.
Two large cooking shelters - eachwith 12 hot plates and sink with running water.
with hot showers is available and will be made available by PP & L and is located directly above the picnic table area.
Two large cooking shelters - eachwith 12 hot plates and sink with running water. Will be made available for use by PP & L.
A small store which can supply immediate needs for small items of military personnel is located immediately outside the entrance gate to Ariel Dam site.
Large octagonal shaned guard house about 100 yards from gate can be used as command post. Has light, heat and phone can be installed with all maps necessary for search use mounted over windows.
Sufficient gravel roads and black topped area for vehicles to eliminate parking on grass areas and disturbing recreational facilities.
Garbage dump nearby for debris removal.
GENERAL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR USE
30 WATT RADIO at Command Post for communication with Bureau cars on roads in search area.
At least/5 walkie talkies on Bureau channel to be used in conjunction with military .radios.
One bull horn for briefing purposes. Rain gear for all agent personnel involved in search
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It is suggested that in view of Army troops being used that if occasion presents itself a suggestion
Rain gear for all agent personnel involved in search
DB Cooper-27648- 3 _
It is suggested that in view of Army troops being used that if occasion presents itself a suggestion should be made that a military helicopter should be standing by at search area to assist in fly over to determine that skirmish line is kept straight and within the specified grid area and to immediately check out suspicious items which cannot be reached from ground.
Weyerhaeuser Company, Longview has advised a helicopter will be available on short notice. Clark County SO has one helciopter pilot on department with almost immediate access to helicopter.
Vancouver PD officer also helciopter pilot with helicopter available on short notice.
DB Cooper-27649SAC at Army briefing at 10:00 AM Information on JP-4 supply location
SUB- E.
Explore charges for agents eating breakfast at Lake Merwin - enarges and also any charge for C ration for noon meal for agents in field with troops.
Mosaic will not be ready until 9:00 AM, 3/20/72 and will not be available for Army briefing but will be at command post on 3/21/72 set up for inspection and coordinating of search.
Mosaic will not be ready until 9:00 AM, 3/20/72 and will not be available for Army briefing but will be at command post on 3/21/72 set up for inspection and coordinating of search.
Advise Army personnel of following:
agent at gate will handle security of Lake Merwin park DO WE NEED 24 hour gate guard?
White tape will be placed on electrical wires per request of helicopter pilot.
Army personnel will have no contact with civilians - ann inquires of army personnel will be referred to Squadron Commander, who will refer to agent without identifying the agent as FBI personnel.
Permission for fires in field being secured from Dept. of Natural Resources .
SA will work with
as operations officer.
(1 We understand that the operation is an Army adventure training mission to familiarize Army personnel with training in ground reconnaisance.
All buildings, inhabited or not, army will completely skirt and only agent personnel will. search buildings. No army personnel will search any buildings.
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Making use of house as command post rather than guard shack
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Making use of house as command post rather than guard shack
Army starts from Ft. Lewis 0800 3/21/72 and expect in field with some searching completed in afternoon
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Search will be made with 3 priorities - Cone area #1 main body of troops South of cone #2 and north of lewis River #3 Air Rifle platoon will be inserted in vicinity of point A for specific area searches and wherever else needed - insertion by helicopter. 5 to 10 foot intervals between men absolute maximum. keep skirmish search line straight & all stop when one finds something
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EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF SOME AGENTS REMAINING WITH TROOPS ABISSEANTE IN EVENT NECESSARY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH FBI AND POSSIBILITY TROOPS MAY FIND SOME EVIDENCE.
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In event body is found agents will immediately take over the area and cordon of Army troops will be set up - procedure will be to immediatey air lift coroner of
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Date
12/5/88
From
:
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On December 1, 1988, the Vancouver office of the FBI was telephonically contacted by of. Camas, Washingtonx b6 who has a home phone of stated that on . b7C
the night of the hijacking he had been listening to his television and had followed their account of the incident as it unfolded. He stated that shortly after the takeoff from Seattle Airport he went outside his residence and watched for low flying aircraft. He stated that sometime after the takeoff he heard a aircraft flying very low over his residence and then cross the Columbia River and continue heading in a
He stated that sometime after the takeoff he heard a aircraft flying very low over his residence and then cross the Columbia River and continue heading in a southerly direction.' went on to explain that the aircraft flying south from the Seattle Airport routinely flew directly over his property in the Camas/Washougal area of Washington. He feels that because of the flight path of the airplane it may be possible that Mr. D.B. COOPER had parachuted from the aircraft and landed in the Columbia River adjacent to his residence. He felt that this would explain the money being discovered sometime later down river. concern was that the search for subject's body in the Columbia River has been taking place too far west, he feels that it should be conducted in an area which would be in direct line, if you were to draw a line on the map, from Renton, Washington through Ariel, Washington down to a location in Camas, Washington. Il
described the area as is located
which
1 explained that of the Columbia River,
is approximately near the area known as ·
stated that he has provided this information to the FBI and other local law enforcement agencies in the
Il
described the area as is located
which
1 explained that of the Columbia River,
is approximately near the area known as ·
stated that he has provided this information to the FBI and other local law enforcement agencies in the past but has not seen any action being initiated in response to his information.
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DB Cooper-27652
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Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) . (P)
DATE:
6/16/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
Re memo of SA
dated 5/14/76.
On June 9, 1976, Bellingham Harold, Box 1277, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, telephone (206) 734-3900, after. consulting with the newspaper's publisher, advised this newspaper will participate in a publicity venture as set forth in referenced memo. He advised he would print the article and ransom bills serial numbers on a one time basis in a Sunday edition, which has the largest distribution.
He advised he would print the article and ransom bills serial numbers on a one time basis in a Sunday edition, which has the largest distribution. .
advised the paper along with many others utilized an electronic scanner system which can set the type automatically and in order to do this the text must be typed with a Selectric typewriter with a Courier 12 ball. He advised the letter could be double spaced, but this is not necessary for the scanner.
A newspaper, which is familiar to the writer, and which is not a major newspaper, but is certainly one which should be contacted regarding the publicity venture is the Western Flyer. It is published by , Tacoma, Washington, telephone Tacoma, Washington.
Leads to contact this publication being left to the discretion of case Agent as may have already been contacted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO THE BUREAU 3/2/73.
A ONE MILE AREA SURROUNDING THE POINT WHERE IT IS CALCULATED UNSUB WOULD HAVE LANDED IF HIS PARACHUTE DID NOT OPEN, WAS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY SEARCHED DURING THE WEEK OF 3/12-16/73 WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
THE SEARCH WILL RESUME DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 26, 1973, AND WILL CONSTITUTE A ONE-MILE SQUARE TO THE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF. THE FIRST MILE. ANY FURTHER SEARCH WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE RESULTS OF CURRENT SEARCH.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END MBT FBIHO
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164-81-#529 DB Cooper-27654FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBİ
Date:
2/28/73
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AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
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ReSEairtel to Alexandria, 2/15/73.
Transmitted under separate cover for Seattle are the following fourteen items:
1) One copy of Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart on scale 1:
Transmitted under separate cover for Seattle are the following fourteen items:
1) One copy of Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart on scale 1:500,000.
2) One copy of U. S. Department of Interior Geological Survey Index of Topographic Maps of Washington.
3) Two copies each of fifteen-minute quadrangle maps (scale 1:62,500 or one inch equals approximately one mile) of the Pigeon Springs, La Center, Yacolt, and Cougar areas of Washington.
4) Two copies each of maps (scale of 1:250,000) of the Vancouver and Hoquiam area of Washington. b6 b7C
The following investigation was conducted by SA
on 2/27/73.
Aeronautical Information Division (FDAS-AI), U. S. Army Aeronautical Services Office, Building #2, Cameron Station, - 4-Seattle (Enc. 14) (1-Package Copy) 2-Alexandria FL/krl (6)
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-27655OPTIONAL Fonu NO. 10 MAY 1542 EDITION CSA FPMR (U CFA) 151-1L.€
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:3/9/73
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FROM
:
SA
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:3/9/73
SulE Sub F
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Ne search of new area at drop zone a conference was held
3/9/73 with agents to be involved in search.
Decision was made to commence search as early as practicable on 3/12/73 with prime drop zone at new Point A to be first area searched. Case agent has requested that shovels (entrenching tools) and machetes be secured to assist in search. SAS will take SE 99 to Vancouver, Washington and will pick up below listed equipment at whatever location it can be secured:
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8 entrenching tools
11 ponchos
11 pair of rain pants (suspender type)
10 machetesor some type of brush cutting device
Headourrters for search will be SE 99 (mobile) and Quay Motel (fixed). Search in initial phase to commence 3/12/73 and end 3/16/73 at 4:00 PM. Agents from Seattle Hq will return to Seattle afternoon of 3/16/73.
SA has telephonically advised that he has secured waiver of search forms from all individuals in prime J.
SA has telephonically advised that he has secured waiver of search forms from all individuals in prime J. square mile area and for distance of & mile north and south of prime area.
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b6 or evidence are located. 4 portable radios will be secured from with charger and will be transported by agents in
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SA will have vehicle (number unknown) . which he will drive accompanied by SA
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S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Scuriligt Plan
de
DB Cooper-27657 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/7/73
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(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
SACS, HONOLULU (164-85) , PORTLAND (164-41) &
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Sur 2
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NORJAK. 
FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, SEATTLE DIVISION
WILL CONDUCT EXTENSIVE GROUND SEARCH IN WOODED AREA NEAR
LA CENTER, WASHINGTON, BEGINNING 3/12/73, TO LOOK FOR REMAINS
OF UNSUB, AKA D.B. COOPER.
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES CONTACT PERSONS LISTED BELOW
AND HAVE AN FD-26 EXECUTED.
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PORTLAND, OREGON,
f KANEOHE,
HAWAII,
SAN JOSE,
CALIFORNIA,
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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164-81-4-493
Hov - 7:15 (m&T)
Approved:
Sent
PD- 8:33 ( AJU) SF-10:05 (CRH)
Per OLA
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
DB Cooper-27658
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FBI
Date:
2/15/73
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AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
S-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/15/73
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
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An attempt is being made to obtain larger scale maps of the area it is thought UNSUB parachuted into. This area is in the southeast portion of the State of Washington and is located approximately halfway between Woodland, Wash- ington, and Lake Merwin.
On February 13, 1973,
Mc Chord Air Force Base, made available an address for the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service. advised maps could be obtained from this office of the area desired.
The full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1), Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, telephone Area Code 202/274-7773, Autovon phone 284-7773.
LEADS
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION At Alexandria, Virginia
Will contact appropriate personnel of the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service Office and attempt to obtain blown up maps of the area located between Woodland, Washington, and Lake Merwin.
Army Aeronautical Service Office and attempt to obtain blown up maps of the area located between Woodland, Washington, and Lake Merwin. Note: This area is described in the United States Department of Interior Geological Survey under the following four names: Pidegon Springs, Cougar La Center, and Yacolt.
2 ~ Alexandria (3 )- Seattle RNN : bgw (5)
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164-81-4427
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
DB Cooper-27659
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FBI
Date:
2/8/73
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Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81).
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA. (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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Re WFO letter to Alexandria, 11/20/72; and Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 2/5/73:
Continuous investigation has been conducted at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, during the months of. December, 1972, and January, 1973, in an attempt to determine who would have authority to re-route military training missions in visual aerial phtography flown within the continental United States.
December, 1972, and January, 1973, in an attempt to determine who would have authority to re-route military training missions in visual aerial phtography flown within the continental United States. To date no one has been located who could positively state that this could be done, however, was contacted and he advised that he had made inquiry into this matter and stated that in the event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter than Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter of request to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. : 20301. In this letter the full particulars of the matter should be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Department of Justice is willing to observe the additional cost if any to the Air Force. advised that he Sub F
2}Seattle 2-Alexandria KRF : mew (4)
164-81-4426
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Governinont Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-27660
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Sub E Sub F
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM:
SAC,
Governinont Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-27660
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Sub E Sub F
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Ro Wro letter to Alexandria dated 11/20/72.
Alexandria is requested to expedite investigation requested in referenced communication and report results to Seattle Division.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-27662
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NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO ALEXANDRIA , 1-28-73.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND CENTER, PENTAGON CONTACTED 1-29-73, BY SA REGARDING RELEASE TO BUREAU OF
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, RADAR DATA AND CALCULATIONS IN POSSESSION OF MC CHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON. MATTER REFERRED TO JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF (JCS) PERSONNEL.
ON 1-30-73, OFFICE CONTACTED BY
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U.S. AIR FORCE, 'JCS STAFF , AND DETERMINED
AUTHORITY NOT TO RELEASE INSTANT DATA BASED ON AIR FORCE ALL MAJOR COMMAND MESSAGE DATED JULY 1972.
AIR FORCE, 'JCS STAFF , AND DETERMINED
AUTHORITY NOT TO RELEASE INSTANT DATA BASED ON AIR FORCE ALL MAJOR COMMAND MESSAGE DATED JULY 1972. 9 U.S. ARMY , JCS , ADVISED TELEPHONICALLY CONFERENCE HELD 1-31-73, BETWEEN HIMSELF, , AIR FORCE STAFF, JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C., AND OTHER PERTINENT AIR FORCE OFFICERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY REGARDING INSTANT MATTER. RESULTS ARE BUREAU WILL BE FURNISHED THE DESIRED. INFORMATION.
SEATTLE CONTACT
FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING
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RELEASE OF INSTANT RADAR DATA AND CALCULATIONS. END
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DB Cooper-27663WFO-28 (Rev. 4-24-69) OFTIONAL TORN NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CỦA CẦN, TIG, NO. 1?
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, ALEXANDRIA
DATE:
11/20/72
FROM : SAC> WFO
SUBJECT : NORJAK (00: SE)
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REFERENCE: Seattle airtel to Bureau, 11/15/72.
WFO copies of referenced communication are forwarded as lead is within investigative jurisdiction of addressee office.
WFO copies of referenced communication are forwarded as lead is within investigative jurisdiction of addressee office.
( ) BALTIMORE (Enc.)
( 1 ) ALEXANDRIA (Enc.) 2
) ( ST. LOUIS (Enc. ) (
) INDIANAPOLIS (Enc.)
( SAN ANTONIO (Enc.) DENVER (Enc.) )
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) KANSAS CITY (Enc.) (
) CLEVELAND (Enc.)
( ) SEATTLE (00) (INFO) (1 ) WFO (INFO)
JAR:jP (3)
PLS ATMCHYPRE . Fr.
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IN
DB Cooper-27664 FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/15/72
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
Sub E Sub F Sub X
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211))
FROM:
SAÇ, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 11/1/72, Norfolk
airtel to Bureau, 11/9/72.
Enclosed for WFO is one-copy each of re communications ( WFO is to contact the National Military Command Center, Washington, D.
Enclosed for WFO is one-copy each of re communications ( WFO is to contact the National Military Command Center, Washington, D.C., and request a training mission in visual aerial photography be flown along the 87 miles of the NORJAK aircraft flight path that is under consideration.
The exact coordinates of the area to be covered will be provided by Seattle Division, if the training mission is approved. . This lead is being set out on a UACB basis. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Special Agent in Charge
«U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
November 13, 1972
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On October 30, 1972,
Northwest b6 Orient Airlines, Seattle, Washington, telephone h
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advised that
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Northwest Orient Airlines, would call SA concerning his calculations of the flight path of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, November
24, 1971 further advised that
McChord Air Force Base,
Seattle, Washington, telephone h
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advised that
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Northwest Orient Airlines, would call SA concerning his calculations of the flight path of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, November
24, 1971 further advised that
McChord Air Force Base, also calculated the area into which Unsub parachuted and would have in his possession radar data concerning the above-mentioned flight.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
Will contact and review b6 b7C
with him his calculations of the flight path and course of the Norjak airplane in order to determine if there is a possibility of an error in the computation of the search area.
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will arrange to obtain from copy of his calculations of the course, flight path, and jump area for Unsub, aka Cooper.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS,
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO :
ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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The following background information is being provided to the Norfolk Division: Unsub had with him prior to the time he jumped the following:
A.
FBI (164-2111) AND
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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Sus Cr
SUB E Sur ×
The following background information is being provided to the Norfolk Division: Unsub had with him prior to the time he jumped the following:
A. Parachute Back Pack
B. Parachute Chest Pack.
c. Briefcase or attache case D. Dark overcoat .
E. A 4x12x14 paper bag
F. A pair of dark slip-on shoes.
G.
Wrap around sunglasses with dark rims.
H.
10,000 $20 bills.
Since none of the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
The above-described attache case supposedly con- tained a bomb. It is believed Unsub threw this attache case from the plane prior to his jumping, because of the numerous other items he had to carry. If he did throw it prior to jumping, it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft. The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7:42 p.m. and Unsub jumped prior to 8:15 p.m. on November 24, 1971. The plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during this time.
2-Bureau 2-Norfolk -Seattle
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The plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during this time.
2-Bureau 2-Norfolk -Seattle
GNN Pesce
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Fort Lewis, Washington, advised on August 22, 1972, that Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, tele-
phone would be able to provide expert information concerning the feasibility of using high resolution infrared or regular photographic equipment in a low flying aircraft to locate the attache case or any other of the above-described items Unsub may have discarded prior to jumping.
The items could possibly be lodged in thickly wooded, mountainous terrain. The search area would cover a strip of land approximately 87 miles long by one-half mile wide. It has been suggested that infrared photography might possibly indicate non-living material, such as an attache case, in a darker shade than living material, thereby enabling the case to be found using infrared high resolution photography.
Since Unsub possibly discarded the attache case prior to jumping, he could not have buried or hidden it.
Since Unsub possibly discarded the attache case prior to jumping, he could not have buried or hidden it. The case would have dropped directly in the flight path of the plane and could possibly be visible from the air. The length of time Unsub would have to throw the case or any other item is limited to 33 minutes, and therefore the area covered is relatively small when compared to the entire flight path.
Since NORJAK is the only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money recovered, the following lead is being set forth as a method of possibly obtaining new evidence that might identify Unsub or indicate his whereabouts:
LEAD
NORFOLK
AT LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA. Will expeditiously contact and determine from him the feasibility and cost of conducting the above-described photographic air search.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SA RONALD N. NICHOLS
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Re memo of SA THOMAS J.
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SA RONALD N. NICHOLS
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Re memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, dated 10/24/72.
Referenced communication advised that
information: ? Washington, had furnished the following #
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On the night of NORJAK, a jet airliner flew over his home at about 5,000 feet from the ground. home is considerably east of the search area, and if the jet airliner that flew over his home was the hijacked Boeing 727, this would indicate an error was made in the calculations of the search area.
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LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
1. Will through Northwest Orient Airlines contact and with
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2. Will review radar information concerning the flight of Northwest Orient Airlines 727 in an attempt to determine the accuracy of the previous flight path calculations.
3. Will review logs currently contained in Seattle File 164-81 to determine if UNSUB could have jumped after the time previously calculated.
Will review logs currently contained in Seattle File 164-81 to determine if UNSUB could have jumped after the time previously calculated.

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DB Cooper-27669OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES
ERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
Sus E DATE: 10/24/72 SUB F .(WITH MAP)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING to SAC, 10/19/72
On 10/20/72 SA
contacted
Washington and he furnished the following
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information:
He lives directly under the fly way between Portland and Seattle. He recalls that the night of the hijacking a planewas flying very low and slowly over his house in the early evening and about 5 minutes after the plane flew over he heard on television that the hijacking was in progress.
He recalls that the night of the hijacking a planewas flying very low and slowly over his house in the early evening and about 5 minutes after the plane flew over he heard on television that the hijacking was in progress. ' He stated the plane was a jet airliner but he did not see the plane. It was about 4' to ' 5, 000 feet from the ground and he recalled that the weather was overcast, very low clouds and it was raining. The flight of the plane was about 20 miles from "t. St. Helens
He pointed out that planes "on the fly way always fly about 10 to $2,000 feet and in the four years he has lived at his present location he has never heard one so low as on the night of the hijacking. He advised that he knows the plane was over 3,000 feet .for he lives near Mount Tum Tum and that is 3,000 feet and the plane was above that mountain. He also pointed out that the east end of Lake Merwin is approximately He pointed out that the
plane flew directly over the area and the area over which it flew is extremely rugged terrain. 'e pointed out that recently there have been a number of hunters in that area, from Lake Merwin to the area.
'e pointed out that recently there have been a number of hunters in that area, from Lake Merwin to the area.
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stated he feels that if it was the hijacked plane then the area which has been searched would have been too far west. He pointed out that the plane was heard before 10:00 PM and after dark but he could not fix the exact time he heard the plane fly over. 164-81-12343 b6 b7C
furnished a copy of a map on which he drew what he felt was theflight of the plane and this map is attached. Sul F The area over which the plane flew has a number of private owners but the majority of the area is owned by Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Weyerhaeuser company. 164-81-4023
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DB Cooper-27670OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1H2 FOITION CSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J.
10 MAY 1H2 FOITION CSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
DATEL0/19/72
Sus E SUBE Suo X
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 10/19/72
Washington, telephone 166 telephonically contacted the Longview RA and advised that b7C
he lives just north of the
. He advised that to get to his residence
o He pointed out that the night of the hijacking he was watching television and heard an announcement concerning the hijacking. Almost as soon as he heard the announcement a large, plane flew low overhead and flew slightly to the east of his house over area. He pointed out the area into which the plane flew was one, which is extremely heavily wooded andan area into which one would have difficulty going on foot.
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He advised that he has been thinking of calling the FBI on this matter but has kept putting it off' and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that . the area searched to date ha's not included area and the route over which the plane flew.
of calling the FBI on this matter but has kept putting it off' and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that . the area searched to date ha's not included area and the route over which the plane flew. He pointed out that he lives directly under the north- south flyway for the airlines and this is the only time that he'and have ever heard a plane flying over that low. He requested an agent contacting him personally in order that the flight of the plane could be accurately described.
Contact with will be made 10/20/72-
One copy of this memorandum furnished to SA Longview RA for handling on 10/20/72.
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DB Cooper-27671
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(2) TJM/DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
SEATTLE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER 3101 Auburn Way South Auburn, Washington 98002
FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION
. 30 December 1971
Mr. Charles Farrell Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation ` 115 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
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Dear Mr.
Charles Farrell Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation ` 115 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Sul: I Flour only
Dear Mr. Farrell: As you requested, we have enclosed a transcription of our recorded air-ground communications with Northwest Airlines Flight 305 of 24 November 1971.
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Chief, Seattle Center
Enclosure
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DB Cooper-27672FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
Via	ARTEL
(Priority) *
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-8I)	SUB =F.
FROM:	SAC,	LAS VEGAS (164-60)(RUC)	I.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Re Seattle to Las Vegas airtel 1/20/72.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/27/72
Transmit the following in

(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
Via	ARTEL
(Priority) *
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-8I)	SUB =F.
FROM:	SAC,	LAS VEGAS (164-60)(RUC)	I.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Re Seattle to Las Vegas airtel 1/20/72.
requested	Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of
by the Seattle Office.	FAA report Ser- 2/12
2 - Seattle (Encl. 1) feed 1 - Las Vegas
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DB Cooper-27673 Sub. 7 164-81-2113 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEÓ DOR FILED Z JAN 31 1972
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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
V. S. COVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 348-090 (11)FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Ironscription, 1/5/72
Area Officer B, Federal Aviation b6 Per FAA Administration (FAA), Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Centeb7C Auburn, Washington, provided a transcription prepared by his office of tape recordings of transmissions between the Auburn center and Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was under hijack on November 24, 1971.
advised that the original tapes are b6 Per FAA b7C
maintained in his custody.
advised that the Seattle Center worked light #305 on the way in to Seattle from Portland, but had no indication that a hijack had occurred and the aircraft did not squawk any signal as to a
advised that the Seattle Center worked light #305 on the way in to Seattle from Portland, but had no indication that a hijack had occurred and the aircraft did not squawk any signal as to a hijack situation. They were not aware of the hijack until they handed off the plane to the Seattle-Tacoma Tower.
advised that after the plane took off from b6 Per FAA Sea-Tac on its way south toward Sacramento, California, b7C
the Auburn Center worked the flight from shortly after take- . off until they handed the flight off to the Oakland Center, which occurred at the Oregon-California border.
provided by In view of the fact that the times listed in the log are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT); . b6 Per FAA an insertion has been made at least once in each page to b7c convert the GMT to Pacific Standard Time.
Interviewed on 12/30/71 al Seattle, Washington
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by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL/k1b
Dale diclaled
12/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-27674R 07 SC CODE :47 PM URGENT: 1/17/72 VLS 0 DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P
IORJAK.
BEALE AFB, CALIF. ,ADVISED TODAY . REQUEST. b6
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OR APPROVAL TO FLY SPECIFIED CORRIDOR NORTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON,
N SR-SEVENTYONE HAS BEEN FILED WITH FAA. UPON "RECEIPT OF : REPLY ROM FAA AND CONSISTANT WITH MILITARY NEEDS FOR SR-SEVENTYONE AND JEATHER CONTINGENCIES, 'AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE PERFORMED OVER PROBABLE BAIL-OUT AREA OF, HIJACKER AS DESCRIBED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL.
SACRAMENTO WILL FOLLOW AND ADVISE. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-42)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

from
Re Seattle facsimile
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-42)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

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Enclosed are a memo and a revised map of the probable drop area as prepared
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1 Northwest Airlines. These were prepared after an experimental flight conducted by Northwest Airlines on 1/6/72 and the calculations are based on a refined radar map provided by the Air Force. 2
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164-81-1927SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
1/14/72
7 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
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NORJAK
For the assistance of Sacramento in conducting investigation of NORJAK, there are enclosed FD-302s reflecting interviews with the stewardess with the hijacker; stewardess
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by the hijacker and interview with two crew members.
Also enclosed are two FD-302s reflecting information furnished by
Northwest Airlines.
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DB Cooper-27684 Sili P. 164-81-19281/12/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
On 1/12/72 I called ASAC ROSACK at Sacramento. I told him we were temporarily stimied in our search of the area as to where the hijacker could have possibly jumped pending decisions from them as to whether the photo reconnaissance plane was going to photograph the area and read the photos for us before we tried to do a foot search.
After checking he said they were going to do it; they had the map of the area and the first good day when the light was right, they would do it. It would not take long after that that the photos could be studied and analysed, (he thought it would be only a few days that we would have the results.) We will be advised.
I called the Bureau and talked to HENRY SHUTZ. I told him that the SAC had wanted him to know the reason we had not come in with a request in connection with a terrain search of the suspect drop area, was that we felt it would be well to have an
I told him that the SAC had wanted him to know the reason we had not come in with a request in connection with a terrain search of the suspect drop area, was that we felt it would be well to have an aerial reconnaissance. I furnished him the information set out above. He said that he understood and that it was no problem insofar as he was concerned.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re : SEARCH AREA
On 1/10/72 after having received the new plotting of the search area, prepared by the writer telephonically contacted at Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis.
advised that his computations based on the results of the experimental flight on 1/6/72, coupled with updated information furnished by of the U.S. Air Force at McChord AFB, he had prepared a revised plotting of the course of the aircraft as well as a probable jump area.
A memo prepared by as well as a map which he also had prepared, had been received and during the telephone conversation advised that in his judgment, the best possible spot to search for the subject would be at Point A and proceeding from there to Point B on the map.
as a map which he also had prepared, had been received and during the telephone conversation advised that in his judgment, the best possible spot to search for the subject would be at Point A and proceeding from there to Point B on the map. memo adequately explains the lines drawn on the map and are therefore not further being explained.
said he feels that the hijacker is more apt to be found south of line A & B than north of the line and more apt to be in the western part of the possible area than in the eastern part.
As a result of talking with
the writer drew arc's emanating from Point A down to a point on line G thru K. The arc's were extended along the lines A-B and down to the same aforementioned line G-K. It was his feeling that this would be the most fruitful area.
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The next choice would be a continuation of the arc's to the north of line A-B also to line G thru K. 164-81-1879
The arc's drawn on the southern portion from lines A-B are in solid felt marker pen angsttheponesrabove are in a dotted arc. CEF:klb (4)
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