Part 25, page 307

Document date 1 June 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 25 p. 307 (DB Cooper-8376), Airtel, dated 1 Jun 1972, serial SE 164-81-3378 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-25/pages/307

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SE 164-81

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SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES: Since nothing was found in the search conducted by the Army in March and April, 1972 of the probable drop area in southwestern Washington, it now appears quite possible that the hijacker escaped safely and might have secreted the money in a safe deposit box.

It is recommended that nation-wide circularization be made of all banks, savings and loan associations and commerical companies offering this type security. Each such location would be furnished with a description of the subject and the artist's conception showing the hijacker with and without the glasses.

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THE BOEING COMPANY: In 1963-1964, The Boeing Company had a team of 20 to 30 engineers and test pilots experimenting with the air stairs of The Boeing 727 to determine the plane's adaptability for dropping cargo or personnel. In the tests conducted the air stairs were removed and packages were dropped from the plane using an especially designed chute.

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The Boeing Company has furnished the names of their employees who were involved in that experiment and investi- gation is being conducted to determine if one of these could be the hijacker. They are also being interviewed for any info they may have as to the identity of the hijacker. Seattle is continuing to screen suspects in this matter, which are received from various sources and will give expedite attention to any worthwhile information obtained.

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DB Cooper-8376

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FBI case file number for the D.B. Cooper investigation. Report section on safe deposit boxes. Notes that the Army search in March–April 1972 of the probable drop area in southwestern Washington found nothing, suggesting the hijacker may have escaped and hidden the ransom money in a safe deposit box. Recommends nation-wide circularization to banks and financial institutions with a description and artist's conception of the hijacker. Report section on The Boeing Company. Notes that in 1963–1964, Boeing had a team of 20–30 engineers and test pilots experimenting with the 727 air stairs to test dropping cargo or personnel, using a specially designed chute. A redacted block of text, marked with exemption code b7E (law enforcement techniques/procedures). Boeing has provided names of employees involved in the 727 air stairs experiment; investigation is underway to determine if any could be the hijacker. Employees are being interviewed. Seattle field office continues screening suspects and expediting worthwhile leads. Page numbering indicator showing this is page 2 of the document. FBI Vault pagination or Bates stamp number.

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