Open in FBI Vault (Part 18, page 188 of the PDF) Copy citation FBI 164-81, Vault Part 18 p. 188 (DB Cooper-5521), Airtel, dated 30 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1731 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-18/pages/188
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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/30/71
Transmit the following in ___________
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00-Seattle
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[signature, illegible - appears to read: Suclo J or similar]
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Re Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/29/71.
RE: [REDACTED]
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of four
FD-302s of investigation conducted regarding suspect [REDACTED]
Enclosures are furnished for Seattle for any
further investigation as deemed appropriate by the Seattle
Division.
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2-Seattle (ENC 8) RACED SL
2-Portland
SRR:dj
(4)
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164-81-1731
SEARCHED___INDEXED___
SERIALIZED___FILED___
JAN 03 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
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Approved: _______________ Sent _____________ M Per ___________
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5521
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FBI transmittal form header (FD-36) dated December 30, 1971, sent via AIRTEL/AIRMAIL priority.
Routing information for an airtel from SAC Portland to SAC Seattle regarding the D.B. Cooper hijacking case (UNSUB aka Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71). Classified as CAA - Hijacking; Extortion with office of origin Seattle.
Handwritten signature or initial, likely from a reviewing official.
Cover memo referencing a Portland teletype to Seattle dated 12/29/71. Encloses two copies each of four FD-302 interview reports regarding a redacted suspect name, furnished for further investigation by Seattle Division.
Distribution and routing notation: 2 copies to Seattle with 8 enclosures (registered and certified special delivery), 2 copies to Portland. Typist initials SRR:dj, 4 copies total.
FBI Seattle filing stamp showing the document was searched, indexed, serialized, and filed on January 3, 1972, under case number 164-81-1731.
Form footer with approval line for Special Agent in Charge and document identifier DB Cooper-5521.
Clear typewritten FBI transmittal form Some redacted/blocked-out fields Handwritten signature and case number visible Stamp in lower right is slightly compressed but legible