MemoTo SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect Lee Drake, Sub 57823 January 1973page 1 of 2
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Part 115, page 203

DB Cooper-52685Serials SE 164-81

Document date 23 January 1973

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 1/23/73

FROM : SA [REDACTED]

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE

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Sub 578

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RE: SUB LEE DRAKE

Re SA RICHARD AVERY DYER's memo to Seattle File 164-81 dated 1/10/73.

DRAKE suggested a suspect by [REDACTED] Battle Ground, Washington. [REDACTED] advised DRAKE, a member of U. S. Air Force, bears a strong resemblance to artist's conception of UNSUB. [REDACTED] described DRAKE as:

Race White Sex Male Nationality American Age Approximately 42 years old Height 5'10" - 6' Weight 175 pounds Build Average to medium build Complexion Medium to dark complexion Eyes Green Hair Dark brown graying hair.

Inquiry at Battle Ground Public Schools reflected LELAND D. DRAKE, U. S. Air Force, and wife, BETTY LOU, were assigned to Ramstien Air Force Base, Germany, in 1971. His present assignment is not known, but he [REDACTED] residing in Battle Ground and [REDACTED]. Their address is [REDACTED].

Agent DYER suggested in referenced communication that a search be made through World Wide Locator, U. S. Air Force, to identify DRAKE and thereafter secure description, photograph, complete military background to determine if DRAKE physically fits UNSUBS description.

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SEARCHED...........INDEXED........... SERIALIZED.....FILED...... JAN 25 1973

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DB COOPER-52685

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