To SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect Lee Drake, Sub 578

Document date 23 January 1973

Part 115pages 203–2042 pagesDB Cooper-52685–52686

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Document: Memo to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect Lee Drake, Sub 578
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 115 pp. 203–204 (DB Cooper-52685–52686), Memo, dated 23 Jan 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-115%3A203-204

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

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 1/23/73

FROM : SA [REDACTED]

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE

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Sub 578

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RE: SUB LEE DRAKE

Re SA RICHARD AVERY DYER's memo to Seattle File 164-81 dated 1/10/73.

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

Race White Sex Male Nationality American Age Approximately 42 years old Height 5'10" - 6' Weight 175 pounds Build Average to medium build Complexion Medium to dark complexion Eyes Green Hair Dark brown graying hair.

Inquiry at Battle Ground Public Schools reflected LELAND D. DRAKE, U. S. Air Force, and wife, BETTY LOU, were assigned to Ramstien Air Force Base, Germany, in 1971. His present assignment is not known, but he [REDACTED] residing in Battle Ground and [REDACTED]. Their address is [REDACTED].

Agent DYER suggested in referenced communication that a search be made through World Wide Locator, U. S. Air Force, to identify DRAKE and thereafter secure description, photograph, complete military background to determine if DRAKE physically fits UNSUBS description.

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(3)- Seattle RNN/rse (3) [handwritten routing notations]

SEARCHED...........INDEXED........... SERIALIZED.....FILED...... JAN 25 1973

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DB COOPER-52685

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b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C Sub 578 b6 b7C

SE 164-81

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LEADS

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SEATTLE At McChord Air Force Base, Washington

1. Will attempt to ascertain if DRAKE ever assigned at McChord Air Force Base.

2. Will determine if possible how contact can be made with U. S. Air Force World Wide Locator concerning DRAKE.

At Battle Ground, Washington

Will conduct appropriate credit and criminal checks regarding DRAKE, (of particular interest is DRAKE's date of birth and Social Security Number).

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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DB COOPER-52686

Serials: SE 164-81