SA to SAC Seattle re physical description of UNSUB and parachutes used

Document date 26 November 1971

Part 10pages 390–3912 pagesDB Cooper-1619–1620

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Document: Memo SA to SAC Seattle re physical description of UNSUB and parachutes used
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 10 pp. 390–391 (DB Cooper-1619–1620), Memo, dated 26 Nov 1971, serial SE 164-81-24 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-10%3A390-391

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 11/26/71

FROM : SA [REDACTED]

SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION OO: Seattle

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Based on descriptions furnished by best witnesses available, subject is described as follows:

Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40's Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 Build: Medium Hair: Black, medium length parted on left side Eyes: Brown Complexion: Olive Dress: Wearing a black business suit, white shirt, narrow black tie, black overcoat, black dress shoes

Subject had dark frame sunglasses with brown lenses. He was carrying a black business-like briefcase described as very ordinary. Subject believed to have used parachutes described as follows:

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1. Chest pack type 24 foot white nylon canopy, white nylon shrouds, about 14' length, model T-7A. Chute container was olive drab green with [REDACTED] inscribed. Container dimensions are 10" by 14" by 6".

2. Back-pack type chute, 28 foot, white canopy, flat circular military type. Chute container is olive drab military. Chute harness is civilian luxury type made of 50 foot tan cotton material.

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SEARCHED.......... ....INDEXED... SERIALIZED .........FILED........ NOV 26 1971 FBI - SEATTLE

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DSJ:bfr (2)

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

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b6 b7C b6 b7C (64 - 81 - 24

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DB Cooper-1619

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 11/26/71

SA [REDACTED]

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UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION OO: Seattle

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Based on descriptions furnished by best witnesses available, subject is described as follows:

Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40's Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 Build: Medium Hair: Black, medium length parted on left side Eyes: Brown Complexion: Olive Dress: Wearing a black business suit, white shirt, narrow black tie, black overcoat, black dress shoes

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Subject had dark frame sunglasses with brown lenses. He was carrying a black business-like briefcase described as very ordinary. Subject. Subject believed to have used parachutes described as follows:

1. Chest pack type 24 foot white nylon canopy, white nylon shrouds, about 14' length, model T-7A. Chute container was olive drab green with [REDACTED] inscribed. Container dimensions are 10" by 14" by 6".

2. Back-pack type chute, 28 foot, white canopy, flat circular military type. Chute container is olive drab military. Chute harness is civilian luxury type made of 50 foot tan cotton material.

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DSJ:bfr (2)

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SEARCHED .... INDEXED SERIALIZED... FILED... NOV 30 1971 FBI - SEATTLE

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DB Cooper-1620

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b6 b7C

Serials: SE 164-81, SE 164-81-24