SA Thomas J. Manning to SAC Seattle re NORJAK, conference planning ground search of drop zone

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SA Manning to SAC Seattle re NORJAK

Document date 9 March 1973

Part 65page 2291 pageDB Cooper-27523

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 65 p. 229 (DB Cooper-27523), Memo, dated 9 Mar 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-65%3A229-229

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 3/9/73

SA THOMAS J. MANNING

NORJAK

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Re 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 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] will take SE 99 to Vancouver, Washington and will pick up below listed equipment at whatever location it can be secured:

8 entrenching tools 11 ponchos 11 pair of rain pants (suspender type) 10 machetas or some type of brush cutting device

Headquarters 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 [REDACTED] has telephonically advised that he has secured waiver of search forms from all individuals in prime 1 square mile area and for distance of ½ mile north and south of prime area.

SA [REDACTED] will bring photographic equipment, evidence kit and other material which will be necessary in event remains or evidence are located. 4 portable radios will be secured from [REDACTED] with charger and will be transported by agents in SE 99.

SA [REDACTED] will drive SE 90 with SAs [REDACTED]. SA [REDACTED] will have vehicle (number unknown) which he will drive accompanied by SA [REDACTED].

Agents from Seattle Division will leave at 7:30 AM, 3/12/73 and will meet with writer at Quay Motel, Vancouver for briefing and it is anticipated that search will commence afternoon of 3/12/73

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