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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 66 p. 10 (DB Cooper-27699), Teletype, dated 29 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1970 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-66/pages/10
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AIRFORCE PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD AIR FORCE BASE ARE READILY A-
VAILABLE AND COOPERATIVE AND TWO INDIVIDUALS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO
PARACHUTE FROM PLANE. HOWEVER, AUTHORITY FROM HEADQUARTERS MILI-
TARY AIR LIFT COMMAND, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IS NEEDED PRIOR TO AIR
FORCE PARTICIPATION. MESSAGE REQUESTING INFORMATION WAS SENT THIS
DATE TO [REDACTED]
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE BY PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD, HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT
EXPECT REPLY UNTIL WEEK OF JANUARY THREE, NEXT.
APRINGFIELD,/THROUGH LIAISON IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] IN EFFORT TO EXPEDITE THIS MATTER.
MINNEAPOLIS CONTACT [REDACTED], NORTHWEST AIRLINES, AND AD-
VISE OF SITUATION WHICH MAY NECESSITATE DELAY IN ABOVE MENTIONED
TEST. -P-
END