AirtelSAC Detroit to SAC Seattle transmitting POPS (Parachutists Over Phorty Society) membership list6 December 1971page 2 of 2
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Part 64, page 171

DB Cooper-26986Serials DE 164-115

Document date 6 December 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 64 p. 171 (DB Cooper-26986), Airtel, dated 6 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-859 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-64/pages/171

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DE 164-115

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He advised that "POPS" is a worldwide society whose membership numbers 576 members. To qualify for membership in this organization you must be an active parachutist and have reached the age of 40.

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[REDACTED] advised that he believes the majority of parachutists over the age of 40 who are actively jumping are members of this society and it is well known in parachutist circles. The group does not have a magazine or paper and [REDACTED].

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[REDACTED] He advised that occasionally [REDACTED] information for the society in "The Parachutist", a magazine which the majority of parachutists subscribe to.

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[REDACTED] which were filled out by each individual who had joined the society and which carries in some instances other background information on the individual members.

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[REDACTED] advised that in his opinion from articles he has read concerning this hijacking that the hijacker was an experienced parachutist and appeared to know exactly what he was doing, and he stated that if this was the case and the UNSUB was still active in parachuting and was over 40, that there was a possibility that UNSUB could be a member of "POPS".

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Composite drawing of UNSUB was exhibited to [REDACTED]; however, he indicated he could not identify UNSUB or furnish any logical suspects concerning this matter. He indicated that "POPS" would be having a meet where numerous members would be getting together in the near future and [REDACTED] if he developes any information, he would contact the FBI.

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DB Cooper-26986

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