</s>BECKWITH, Byron dek Aeromarine SA Moymhan Shanahan II-171 Shown to Wood, DeShazo and Baker 4/16/68 - no ID. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail firearm transactions and personnel interactions at Aeromarine Supply Co., a Birmingham, Alabama-based firearms dealer, between March 1966 and August 1968. Key entries include sales records of Remington rifles (Model 700, .243 caliber; Model 760, .30-06), scopes, and ammunition. Purchases are linked to individuals such as John DeShazo, Donald Wood (salesman), Ralph Butler, George Bonebrake, and others. Transactions involve multiple FBI agents (SA) handling weapons for investigation purposes. A man identified as "Lowmeyer" is repeatedly mentioned in connection with rifle purchases on March 29–30, 1968, including a Remington Model 700 with Redfield scope. Records note the sale of a Remington 30.06 rifle to J.F. Biddle on March 30, 1966, and subsequent handling by Aeromarine staff. The documents also reference threatening calls received by Donald Wood in August 1968 and photographic identifications of individuals involved in transactions.  

Key People:  
- **Donald Wood**: Aeromarine salesman and son of owner Robert E. Wood; involved in multiple firearm sales and exchanges, including a Remington Model 700 sold to "Lowmeyer" on March 29–30, 1968.  
- **John DeShazo**: Regular customer at Aeromarine; identified a man purchasing a Remington Model 700 rifle and scope on March 29, 1968, later linked to "Lowmeyer."  
- **Ralph Butler**: FBI agent (SA) who transported firearms from Birmingham to Washington D.C. for investigation.  
- **George Bonebrake**: FBI agent (SA) who received firearms from Butler on April 8, 1968.  
- **Lowmeyer** (possibly a pseudonym): Repeatedly mentioned as the purchaser of rifles and scopes at Aeromarine in March 1968; central figure in transactions tied to the investigation.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Headquarters of Aeromarine Supply Co., where most firearm sales and interactions occurred.  
- **Washington D.C.**: Destination for firearms transported by FBI agents (e.g., Butler).  
- **Remington-Arms Co., Connecticut**: Manufacturer of rifles sold through Aeromarine.  

Key Events:  
- **March 29–30, 1968**: Sale of Remington Model 700 rifle and scope to "Lowmeyer" at Aeromarine; subsequent exchange for a .30-06 caliber rifle.  
- **April 7–8, 1968**: FBI agents (Barrett, Butler, Bonebrake) received firearms from Aeromarine for investigation, including the Remington Model 700 and scope.  
- **August 12–13, 1968**: Donald Wood reported receiving threatening telephone calls, possibly linked to his role in the investigation.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Aeromarine Supply Co. (Birmingham, Alabama)**: Primary firearms dealer involved in sales and handling of weapons.  
- **FBI**: Agents (SA) such as Butler, Bonebrake, Barrett, and Wood participated in tracking and transporting firearms for investigation.  
- **Remington-Arms Co.**: Manufacturer of rifles sold through Aeromarine.

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