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Bob, You've persisted in claiming that Cooper somehow used a "front" chute on his back to make the jump. That's simply not possible. He had only two jumpable chutes, a Pioneer civilian back rig and a Navy NB 6 or NB 8 back rig. The so called "front" chutes were not jumpable. No way to securely attach them to a person. One was a training aid and was useless even if it could have been attached. You should have come to the symposium. I brought a ready to jump Navy NB 8. No D rings. No way to securely fasten a "front" chute to it. You claim to have been the record keeper for this fantastic covert op. OK, what aircraft was used? Type and tail number. You are an expert in injection molding. You've done some work putting huge engines in tiny cars. What was it that made the dark ops guys choose you? Why on earth would a shady covert op even WANT a record keeper? Records can be discovered. Let's focus on the parachuting claims. Aircraft info please? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Marla=hurricane. Green Elf=fresh air Welcome aboard Green Elf. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

One thing I agree totally with Jerry on is that the Cooper chute is out there somewhere. If Cooper lived, no way would he pack the chute out. If he died as a no pull its out there too. If the chute never deployed it could be in decent shape. Recent WW 2 plane crash excavations have yielded packed chutes in remakably good condition. See attached photo of chute found near a glacier in 2005 from a 1942 crash. I saw one pulled from an underwater wreck that looked almost jumpable. As to value, I am not sure, but Cooper's chute would be worth a lot. People have paid many thousands for small pieces (2 sq ft) of Apollo and Mercury capsule re-entry chutes of proven heritage. The Cooper chute is arguably the most famous parachute in modern history. Da Vinci's pyramid chute would be more valuable but if he ever made one it's long gone. https://www.google.com/search?q=da+vinci+parachute&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_enUS453&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=xFHhTrrWD4OviQKVveToDg&ved=0CCQQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=815 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Thanks Georger! So many pepole look like the sketch. Hunter Thompson was a really good match. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Doesnt it look distorted, aspect ratio wise? Might be an artifact of scanning or something not intentional. Is his face really that skinny and long? Georger, can you restore it to what you think is natural? 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcq305ozsUI&feature=youtube_gdata_player 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Remember that guy who showed that all the cut outs for the alleged Cooper letters came from a 1970 Playboy magazine? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Jo wrote No, it's not over. A wannabe could have been the person who put those letters together. Anybody could have authored them. They revealed nothing that would tie the writer to the skyjack. If the letters had Sheridan Pererson's DNA then it would probably pop his Nepal mud hut alibi bubbble. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Georger wrote: I admit it. I like having you here too Georger. You are an inrtelligent scientist and add a lot of value. You were banned once or twice and Quade showed some mercy. That's all I am asking for Snowmman. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Terry Urban actually wrote the definitive post on the silk subject: 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Take a look. http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10415935 Looks quite a bit like the type of canopy found at Amboy. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

What tangled Webb we weave. Great job Farflung!!!! 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Georger wrote When you get out of your anger management class can you please send me a few of your extra Donepezils? Georger seriously, your life would be better with a little more tolerance, light heartedness and kindness towards others. Try it. OMMMMMM... 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Woudn't someone have connected the dots? A guy who matches the general description of DBC shows up with injuries right after the crime? If it was a landing accident there would be scrapes, dirt, tiny rocks and other stuff in the wounds that might tip a savvy ER doc to ask a few more questions. If LD then said car accident you'd be suspicious. ER docs tip cops to lots of criminals. Wounds often tell a crime story. Has the FBI verified that LD was admitted to a VA hospital with injuries around that time? If so, the med reports might give some illuminating details about the wounds. If he was not admitted you have a big hole in Marla's story. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Of course, that's exactly the same type of thing a psychopathic liar of a used car salesman would say as well. Just when you think Quade might be sleeping at the wheel, the clouds part and a voice from above lets you know that our every move is closely watched. How about an Xmas prresent Quade? You know what I want. It's the season for Snow. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

I think she believes what she says, but that doesnt mean it is factual or an accurate memory. Marla isnt dumb, far from it. She must have something to back up her statements about the FBI. Why would she jeopardize her book prospects by taunting the FBI and provoking them to possibly expose her as no longer credible? No need to do that. She could just sit tight, bask in media attention, and let the FBI proceed with further forensic tests at a glacial pace. If Curtis Ng's career is damaged, it wont be the first time a self proclaimed Cooper relative has put an FBI SA in the doghouse. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4227610;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Here is a very experienced jumper accidently jumping a training aid main chute. He got a malfunction. Probably could have landed it just fine but he tossed the chest mounted reserve just to be sure. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Blevins wrote: 377, if stranded on a desert island, would choose this Gibson: http://wftw.nl/gibsongirl/gibsongirl.html Farlung would chose this Gibson:http://www.periodpaper.com/index.php/subject-period-art/1906-charles-dana-gibson-girl-nun-habit-cloister-print 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Jo wrote Dont bother looking up the address. It proves nothing related to Norjack. Zero. Nada. Zip. There is no evidence showing that those letters came from Cooper. Sailshaw has urged the FBI to test the letters envelopes and stamps for DNA, but it has not been done. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Jo riddled Jo, You keep playing the 'my time on this earth is running out' card, yet you hide cards, talk in ridiculous riddles and promise big revelations that are never delivered. If you have evidence that Duane was Cooper then show your cards. If your time is running out then don't delay another minute. By holding back you give yourself miles of wiggle room. Maybe that is part of your plan. Wiggle room let's you keep your options open. He might be the jumper or he might be the guy on the ground. If you think apple picking is somehow related to parachuting then we have a bunch of migrant farm workers who need to be checked out as Cooper suspects. Lord knows they had some justifiable grudges. Familiarity with the ground is nice to have but it sure doesn't help to narrow down suspects. Duane was a bumbler. He was a liar, a thief and much worse according to some dark hints youve posted here. He has an arrest and conviction record that screams incompetence in his chosen profession: CROOK. You can't put him under a chute. You cant even put him under an apple tree. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Cougar, Cougar, burning bright In the center of the light... 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Jo wrote Jo, You are opinion shopping. If you ask enough people you'll find someone who will tell you what you want to hear which is: Duane could have attached some kind of "transistor" to the "staves" (pack stiffening bands? or back brace?) that would vibrate them when in the vicinity of a radio signal (e.g. VOR). Duane's "gyro" wrist watch could have indicated proximity to a VOR. Hominid won't be the one, but sooner or later you'll find someone. Before you trouble everyone with Duane hypotheticals, please put him in a parachute. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Jo asked No to both Jo. Really and truly no way. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Is he in the FBI dog house? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Don't count Marla out. She is smart. She is writing a DBC book. A smart author with a DBC book in progress wouldn't likely set herself up to be shot down by the FBI. If she is seen as a liar, the book is 100% DOA. Her story about Curtis Ng sounds implausible, but let's see what develops. I want to question Marla further about radios and the alleged Dewey-LD post jump rendezvous. Farflung has a very different five hour plan. Blevins has a good point about the rest of Marla's family and their recollections of that fateful night. Where are their corroborating stories? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.