Part 11, page 266

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) November 29, 1971

SUPERVISOR J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF

UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00: Seattle

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The following information is set forth for record purposes:

Shortly after receipt of UNSUB's demands in this matter, I contacted Major [REDACTED] concerning the possibility of having the Seattle PD helicopter on standby in the event needed. Shortly after this, I was contacted by [REDACTED] of the Harbor Unit who advised that the Seattle PD helicopter would be kept on standby and pointed out that it was at least a twenty minute flight to Sea-Tac from the Harbor Unit's pad. I suggested to [REDACTED] that the helicopter be moved to Boeing Field under the circumstances but that under no circumstances should it be sent to Sea-Tac except at our specific request. [REDACTED] stated that the helicopter would be piloted by [REDACTED]

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I also contacted SA [REDACTED] concerning the desirability of having a helicopter from Fort Lewis or McChord on standby. [REDACTED] called back, advising that Fort Lewis had the more desirable helicopter for use under these circumstances and that such a helicopter was being kept on active alert on the pad at Fort Lewis, and that any further data or request concerning the need for the helicopter should be relayed to [REDACTED] telephone number [REDACTED]

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Shortly after this, SA [REDACTED] was also advised of the necessity of alerting the Air Force at McChord concerning events taking place. This was done by SA [REDACTED] who advised that it was his understanding that all directions thereafter concerning takeoff of these standby McChord Air Force planes would be received by the Air Force directly by Air National Guard Headquarters at Boise, Idaho.

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2 - Seattle JRS/cjw (2)

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[stamp partially illegible] FBI—SEATTLE 164-81-283

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DB Cooper-2193