Part 104, page 293
DB Cooper-47258Serials SC 164-50
Document date 15 December 1971
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 104 p. 293 (DB Cooper-47258), Airtel, dated 15 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1626 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-104/pages/293
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SC 164-50
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[REDACTED] advised he had reviewed his records relative to the name COOPER and located only two matters under that name. He advised on 12/10/70, he shipped some material to ROBERT D. COOPER, 23 West Galer, Apt. 309, Seattle, Washington. On 8/16/71, he shipped some material to ROBERT COOPER, P. O. Box 405, Snohomish, Washington. He advised he has no reason to consider the above as suspects other than the last name. He also advised from the handwriting on the letters received requesting material, it is likely that these are the same persons, as the hand- writing is similar. The handwriting is available, should it be desired for comparison purposes.
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[REDACTED] advised the only central records he knows of regarding a mailing list for sky divers or clubs would be the association in Monterey, California, which distributes a magazine nationwide and should have a mailing list.
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[REDACTED] advised that he doubts the person who committed this crime was a sky diver. He noted that he has heard that the parachutes furnished to the man were a commercial brand named "Pioneer" and a now surplus Navy parachute designated "NB-8". He stated if this is a fact, he doubts the man is a sky diver inasmuch as anyone with sky-diving experience would have asked for a sky-diving type parachute, which neither of the above are.
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[REDACTED] further advised that the above parachutes would be hazardous to use inasmuch as that type of chute would open very quickly, with a possibility of tearing, and both have a high rate of descent and very limited control. In his opinion, a person using such a chute would probably have prior military jumping experience but would not have sky-diving experience. He further noted that an experienced sky diver would have asked for a chute such as a "Para-Commander", which would be readily available in an area such as Seattle, Washington. This type of parachute opens more slowly, is very maneuverable, and has a much slower rate of descent.
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DB COOPER-47258
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