Insert re (first name unknown) Christmas, possible Cooper look-alike

Document date 30 November 1971

Part 68pages 15–162 pagesDB Cooper-28709–28710

Part of: Insert re (first name unknown) Christmas, source interviews and FAA checks · 30 November 1971 · Part 68 pp. 18–21

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Id: Cooper-Part-68:015-016

Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-68:015-016

Document: Insert re (first name unknown) Christmas, possible Cooper look-alike
Id: Cooper-Part-68:015-016
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 68 pp. 15–16 (DB Cooper-28709–28710), Report, dated 30 Nov 1971, serial SE 164-81-733 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-68%3A015-016

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 [REDACTED]

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RE: (FIRST NAME UNKNOWN) CHRISTMAS

On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED] advised SA [REDACTED] that on that date he had been [REDACTED] the topic of the hijacking of the Northwest Aircraft in the Seattle area was discussed. He stated that during the course of the discussion and with reference to the composite drawing of the hijacker appearing in a local Anchorage newspaper, [REDACTED] mentioned to him that the composite drawing resembled an individual who used to ferry planes from outside [REDACTED] approximately ten or twelve years ago. He advised that the name of (First Name Unknown) CHRISTMAS was the person mentioned

[REDACTED] did not know the current whereabouts of CHRISTMAS nor could they furnish his first name. In addition, they had no information concerning the present whereabouts of CHRISTMAS or how he could be located. [REDACTED] had seen CHRISTMAS in [REDACTED] knew of any associates or employers of CHRISTMAS [REDACTED] advised that no information was received from [REDACTED] [REDACTED] to the effect that CHRISTMAS was currently in [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] advised that he was not personally acquainted with CHRISTMAS and had never heard his name before. The only person he stated that he would suggest to contact would be [REDACTED] [REDACTED] for many years.

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[guess: subs] J /64- 8/- 733

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DB Cooper-28709

AN 164-59 SE 164-81 2

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On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED] advised SA [REDACTED] that he recalled a FRANCIS CHRISTMAS who over ten years ago periodically arrived [REDACTED] with aircraft. He presumed that CHRISTMAS was ferrying aircrafts from outside [REDACTED].

[REDACTED] advised that it is his recollection that CHRISTMAS wore out his welcome [REDACTED] and he has not seen CHRISTMAS [REDACTED] years.

He advised that he knew of no one in [REDACTED] who would be in contact with CHRISTMAS or who would have any information concerning his present whereabouts. He has the recollection that CHRISTMAS might have been an employee and/or he might have held and executive type of position with Seaboard and World Airlines when that airlines was first founded years ago. He has the recollection that CHRISTMAS might have been a Vice President of the founding company and it is his further recollection that after the company got on its feet CHRISTMAS was ousted.

He described CHRISTMAS as being a white male, 52-55 years of age, 5'11" tall, 155-160 lbs.

He knew of no associates and/or relatives of CHRISTMAS. He believes CHRISTMAS was from the Texas- Arkansas-Kentucky area.

He advised that he would make inquiry and if he came upon any information that would lead to CHRISTMAS' further identification and whereabouts he would immediately notify the FBI.

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DB Cooper-28710

Serials: AN 164-59, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-733