Open in FBI Vault (Part 9, page 301 of the PDF) Copy citation FBI 164-81, Vault Part 9 p. 301 (DB Cooper-1013), Airtel, dated 30 Jan 1975, serial PD 164-41-1431 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-09/pages/301
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1/30/75
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO: SAC, DENVER
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Portland Office received this date through mail the following letter:
"I have been reading some recent news items, in regard to the plane that was highjacked near Woodland Wash. 3 years ago.
"Would you please give me the description, size, age, height & etc. on the man. You may write me, or have an agent contact me for a discussion.
"I am going to be away for a few weeks on vacation. Will be [REDACTED] at the [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] on Western Airlines.
"I would talk to an agent there if it could be arranged during that hour.
"I am [REDACTED] and would be glad to help and might have some information on this case.
"Yours truly,
[REDACTED]
"Please keep my name confidential."
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2 - Denver
2 - Seattle (164-81)
2 - Portland
RPH:lbn
(6) [initialed]
[REDACTED stamp box]
Sentinized [illegible]
Indexed ___
Filed ___
164-41-1431
DB Cooper-1013
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FBI Airtel/Airmail memo header dated January 30, 1975, from SAC Portland to SAC Denver regarding the NORJAK case (D.B. Cooper hijacking investigation).
Portland FBI office forwarding a letter received by mail from an anonymous member of the public who had read news items about the D.B. Cooper hijacking near Woodland, Washington approximately 3 years prior. The writer requests a description of the hijacker, offers to speak with an agent, mentions upcoming travel on Western Airlines, and requests confidentiality. Personal identifying information (name, location, travel details) redacted under b6/b7C/b7D exemptions.
Distribution and routing block at bottom of memo. Copies sent to Denver (2), Seattle (2, file 164-81), and Portland (2). Drafted by RPH with typist lbn. File number 164-41-1431. FBI Vault document identifier DB Cooper-1013.
Document is clearly legible typewritten text Several fields redacted with black boxes per b6/b7C/b7D exemptions Signature block redacted Minor scanning artifacts present at top (black circles likely hole punches)