Insert re (first name unknown) Christmas, source interviews and FAA checks
Document date 30 November 1971
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 68 pp. 18–21 (DB Cooper-28721–28724), Report, dated 30 Nov 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-68%3A018-021
AN 164-59 SE 164-81
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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] [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] 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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DB Cooper-28721
AI 164-59 SE 164-81 2
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On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED] advised [REDACTED] that he recalled a [REDACTED] CHRISTMAS [REDACTED] over two years ago periodically arrived [REDACTED] with aircraft. He presumed that CHRISTMAS was carrying aircrafts from outside [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] advised that it is his recollection that CHRISTMAS wore out his welcome [REDACTED] and he has not seen CHRISTMAS [REDACTED] years.
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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 [guess: some] executive type of position with [guess: Seaboard] and World Airlines when that airline 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.
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He described CHRISTMAS as being a white male, 52-55 years of age, 5'11" tall, 155-166 lbs.
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He knew of no associates and/or relatives of CHRISTMAS. He believes CHRISTMAS was from the Texas- Arkansas-Kentucky area.
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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-28722
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AN 164-59 SE 164-81 3
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On November 30, 1971, [REDACTED], Security and Investigations, Federal Aviation Administration, Anchorage, was contacted by SA [REDACTED] and was requested to determine if any individual with the surname of [REDACTED] held a pilots license and/or was the registered owner of an aircraft.
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On December 1, 1971, [REDACTED], Chief, Security and Investigations, Federal Aviation Administration, Anchorage, advised SA [REDACTED] that he contacted the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on that date and that their records reflect that a [REDACTED] was on file as having a private pilot single engine land airplane license which was issued in 1951 under certificate number [REDACTED]. He advised that the only address appearing in the file and which is probably the 1951 address is [REDACTED] in Seattle, Washington. The files show that [REDACTED] was born [REDACTED], in [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] advised that he caused a further checks of physical examinations which are kept for a period of five years and this review indicated that [REDACTED] was not current.
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[REDACTED] advised that apparently there is a permanent file on [REDACTED]; however, it is located in the GSA Records Center at Fort Worth, Texas, and the identification number is [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] advised that there is no annual up dating of current residences and that any current or new
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b6 Per FAA/FBI b7C Per FAA/FBI
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DB Cooper-28723
AN 164-59 SE 164-81 4
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residences on file would result from additional ratings that [REDACTED] applies for. In this case he indicated that [REDACTED] has only his single engine land airplane certificate. He advised that [REDACTED] is personally unknown to him.
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b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA
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DB Cooper-28724