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PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA
P.O. BOX 409.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
93940
[REDACTED]
The United States Parachute Association is pleased to announce,
that [REDACTED], Seattle, Washington,
has been awarded the Gold Expert Parachutist Badge. These Gold Wings are presented
upon the completion of one thousand sport parachute jumps made in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the United States Parachute Association.
This distinct honor has been accorded to only ninety other parachutists in this country.
The attainment of this honor is both noteworthy and deserving. It is further noted
that [REDACTED] has become only the [REDACTED] parachutist in this country
to have attained the Gold Wings. This, in itself, is a hallmark of achievement in
our young and growing sport.
On behalf of the United States Parachute Association, its Directors and members, our
sincere congratulations go to you, [REDACTED], on this outstanding achievement.
Sincerely,
UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
[REDACTED - signature block]
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NEH/cb
[REDACTED]
Portland, Oregon 97230
encl: Certificate of Gold Wings
under sep. cover: Gold Wings
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[handwritten: 1a4-8/- [illegible]]
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MAR 9 0 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45788