The Ghost of Mystery Airport

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The Ghost of Mystery Airport

by Van Powell

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (305K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-08-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VP

Van Powell

A screenwriter from the silent-film era who later turned to fast-moving adventure stories for boys, blending mystery, aviation, and cliffhanger energy. His books capture a lively moment when airplanes still felt new and every hidden hangar promised trouble.

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