
THE GHOST OF MYSTERY AIRPORT
CHAPTER I A PILOT WHO LIKED SPOOKS
CHAPTER II THE AIRPLANE GUARD
CHAPTER III THE SPECTRE IN THE CLOUD
CHAPTER IV TEMPEST AND TREACHERY
CHAPTER V STORM-TOSSED WINGS
CHAPTER VI “THE THING THAT NEVER WAS”
CHAPTER VII ABOVE THE STORMS
CHAPTER VIII THE HAUNTED SWAMP
CHAPTER IX ONE MYSTERY—OR TWO?
At a newly opened airfield known locally as Mystery Airport, a trio of young aviators—Garry, his teenage friend Chick, and the seasoned test pilot Scott—set out on a night flight to prove that the rumors of a ghostly ship haunting the swampy runway are nothing more than superstition. Their biplane glides silently over the murky marsh as they confront flickering searchlights, eerie clouds, and the unsettling feeling that something unseen watches them. The narrative captures the blend of daring adventure and youthful curiosity that fuels their quest for truth.
As the pilots exchange banter and bravado, the story delves into the mechanics of early seaplane testing, the camaraderie of a close‑knit crew, and the subtle tension between fear and determination. Listeners are drawn into the atmospheric setting, feeling the chill of the night air and the hum of the engine as the mystery deepens. The first act sets the stage for a compelling investigation that balances suspense with the wonder of early aviation.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (305K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-08-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
An early screenwriter who later turned to fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, he brought a showman’s sense of pace to mysteries filled with planes, treasure hunts, and daring boys on the trail of trouble.
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