Part 46, page 24
Document date 25 August 1980
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 46 p. 24 (DB Cooper-1878), Airtel, dated 25 Aug 1980 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-46/pages/24
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[REDACTED] currently has white hair, which he has allowed to grow long.
Photographs of [REDACTED] four months prior to the hijacking, November 24, 1971, bear a striking resemblance to the composite drawing supplied by victims, who were aboard the hijacked Boeing 727.
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[REDACTED] is described as 5' 11" to 6' tall, white hair, medium build, and until recently wearing a beard. [REDACTED] is in excellent physical condition and is an avid woodsmen and purported paratrooper.
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[REDACTED] has applied for a passport for travel to the Netherlands. [REDACTED] passport was issued [REDACTED] from Passport Services, 1425 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. [REDACTED] originally attempted to secure this passport via fraudulent affidavit. Subsequently, [REDACTED] was instructed to produce further identification before a passport would be issued.
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It is noted that [REDACTED] worked for Boeing Aircraft as a [REDACTED] until [REDACTED]. It is further noted that the Boeing 727 that was used in the hijacking was produced around 1965, and it is believed that [REDACTED] would have a working knowledge of the airplane and its rear entry/exit capabilities.
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Enclosed for the Bureau are two current photographs of [REDACTED].
The Bureau is requested to advise Legat London of the above information and supply London with the enclosed photographs. It is noted that [REDACTED] tentatively plans travel via Pan Am Airlines from Washington, D. C. to London, England on September 3, 1980.
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Legat London should attempt to surveil [REDACTED] to ascertain information regarding large sums of money in safety deposit boxes and/or large amounts of money in foreign accounts. WFO will monitor reservations at Pan Am Airlines, made under the name [REDACTED] and advise accordingly.
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☆ U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-369-750/5442
DB Cooper-1878
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