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NORJAK: the Investigation of D. B. Cooper
NORJAK: the Investigation of D. B. Cooper tells the story of D. B. Cooper from the point of view of Ralph Himmelsbach, the lead FBI agent assigned to the case. Himmelsbach goes into behind-the-scenes detail about the investigation and reveals his own opinions on the case: that Cooper probably had a criminal record, that he'd probably received military training, and that he was familiar with the Pacific Northwest. Himmelsbach also gives the reasons why he believes Cooper died in the fall.
135 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 1986
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November 12, 2022
This book tells the true story of the skyjacker known as D.B. Cooper, who, wearing black tie attire and a bag filled with $200.000, jumped out of a plane with a parachute and was never found again.
It is told by the lead investigator of the FBI that was assigned to the case, and because of this, the books seems to be a lot less speculative than some other titles written about the case.
The story about D.B. Cooper is absolutely insane and reads like an anti-hero James Bond style. Even though the book shows no love for Cooper, it is very clear why the guy became a folk hero. It was a fascinating read.
I understood about 90% of the book as some terms (especially terms related to more technical details about planes and flying them) were unknown to me and not explained. But apart from that it was a very clear and easy read.
It is told by the lead investigator of the FBI that was assigned to the case, and because of this, the books seems to be a lot less speculative than some other titles written about the case.
The story about D.B. Cooper is absolutely insane and reads like an anti-hero James Bond style. Even though the book shows no love for Cooper, it is very clear why the guy became a folk hero. It was a fascinating read.
I understood about 90% of the book as some terms (especially terms related to more technical details about planes and flying them) were unknown to me and not explained. But apart from that it was a very clear and easy read.
June 1, 2009
Story of DB Cooper who hijacked a Northwest 727 in 1971, extorting $200K from the airline before parachuting into a stormy night over Washington State. Never seen or heard from again so the great mystery is - did he make it?
This is a straightforward account of the incident from the perspective of the investigating FBI agent for whom Cooper became something of an obsession (although he claims not!). Book written in the 80s and a little pedstrian at times. It would be interesting to read another account from someone further from the case for perspective but having this account is very interesting. Easy to read, moves fast and sticks to the story very well.
What do you think happened to Cooper? Book is, of course, inconclusive as no trace of him ever found (yet)
This is a straightforward account of the incident from the perspective of the investigating FBI agent for whom Cooper became something of an obsession (although he claims not!). Book written in the 80s and a little pedstrian at times. It would be interesting to read another account from someone further from the case for perspective but having this account is very interesting. Easy to read, moves fast and sticks to the story very well.
What do you think happened to Cooper? Book is, of course, inconclusive as no trace of him ever found (yet)
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