SAC Seattle to SAC Phoenix re NORJAK suspect Lee Drake, Sub 578

Document date 8 June 1973

Part 115pages 197–1982 pagesDB Cooper-52679–52680

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Document: Airtel SAC Seattle to SAC Phoenix re NORJAK suspect Lee Drake, Sub 578
Id: Cooper-Part-115:197-198
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 115 pp. 197–198 (DB Cooper-52679–52680), Airtel, dated 8 Jun 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-115%3A197-198

Sub 578

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6/8/73

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AIRTEL AIR MAIL

TO: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE

RE: SUB LEE DRAKE #578

DRAKE was suggested as a suspect by [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Battle Ground, Washington. [REDACTED] advised DRAKE, a member of the U.S. Air Force, bears a strong resemblance to artist's conception of UNSUB. [REDACTED] described DRAKE as:

Name LEE DRAKE Race White Sex Male Nationality American Age Approximately 42 years old Height 5'10" to 6' Weight 175 lbs. Build Average to medium Complexion Medium to dark Eyes Green Hair Dark brown, graying.

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On March 15, 1973, officials at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, advised that LELAND D. DRAKE, Technical Sergeant, Social Security Number 728-05-9102 is presently assigned to the 58th Transportation Squad, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

On 6/6/73, records of the United States Post Office, Battle Ground, Washington, were reviewed and reflect that

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2 - Phoenix 3 - Seattle RNN/rse (5)

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Sub- 578 164-81-4720

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DB COOPER-52679

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b6 b7C b7D

SE 164-81

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LELAND D. DRAKE moved and left a forwarding address of Avondale, Arizona, street address [REDACTED]

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LEADS

PHOENIX At Avondale, Arizona

Will process DRAKE to determine if he is identical with UNSUB.

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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DB COOPER-52680

Serials: 728-5-9102, PX 164-100, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-4720