Part 115, page 205
DB Cooper-52687Serials SE 164-81
Document date 10 January 1973
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 115 p. 205 (DB Cooper-52687), Memo, dated 10 Jan 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-115/pages/205
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE 164-81 P DATE: 1-10-73
FROM : SA RICHARD AVERY DYER
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT: NW Airlines Flight 305 Portland To Seattle 11-24-71
CAA HIJACKING;EXTORTION
00 SE
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On 1-9-73 [REDACTED] Battleground, Washington advised he has been a long time resident in the area and has followed the subject case very closely. He displayed a briefcase with numerous newspaper clipings regarding the case. He made available a sketch of the UNSUB which was printed in the local newspapers stating he recalled one LEE DRAKE, a member of the USAF who has a strong resemblance to the UNSUB. He stated DRAKE is married to BETTY LOU STEVENS and that they have [REDACTED] He pointed out this family resided on property next to his and he knows the family quite well.
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He stated he thought DRAKE was on leave from the USAF at the time of the incident and that he left for an assign- ment in Germany shortly thereafter. He described DRAKE as a white/male; about 42 years old, 5'10 to 6'; 175 pounds, average to medium build; medium to dark complexion, green eyes and dark brown-greying hair.
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He stated DRAKE returned from Germany and has since been reassigned to New Mexico or Arizona, exact base not known.
Inquiry at Battleground Public school reflected LELAND D. DRAKE, USAF, wife BETTY LOU was assigned to Ramstien AFB, Germany in 1971. His present assignment is not known but he has [REDACTED] residing in Battleground and [REDACTED] Their address is [REDACTED]
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It is suggested that a search be made through world wide locator USAF to identify LELAND D. DRAKE, and thereafter secure description, photograph, complete military back ground to de- termine if he physcially fits UNSUB; has knowledge of instant plane, or knowledge of chutes and jumping experience. Will ascertain his assignment and leave status on 11-24-71.
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SEARCHED......INDEXED.......... SERIALIZED...[illegible]..FILED...[illegible] DB COOPER-52687 JAN 1 2 1973 FBI-SEATTLE
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Sub 578
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