# Frank Hardy — The Great Airport Mystery character guide > Frank Hardy in The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Frank **First appearance:** 0000-i-peril-from-the-sky ## Snapshot The steadier Hardy brother, who steers a mail-robbery investigation while dodging bail-jumping charges and a rival pilot's threats. ## Who they are Frank is the planner of the pair, the one who decides to warn the authorities and to keep out of sight when Ducroy's plane turns up at Riverside Field. He carries the weight of the family name: a phone call home reveals police suspect the brothers of running away, and he answers hotly that they'll return with the real robbers. That pressure to clear himself and Joe is what pushes the early investigation forward. ## Relationships ### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/joe_hardy) _family_ Brothers and primary detective partners, with Frank often leading and Joe providing energetic support. ### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy) _rivalry_ Frank is the main investigator pursuing Ducroy, a clever and elusive criminal mastermind. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton acting as a mentor and guide to Frank's detective work. ### [Chief Collig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/chief_collig) _professional_ Police chief who collaborates with Frank, sharing information and coordinating on cases. ### [Chet Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/chet_morton) _friendship_ Chet is Frank's loyal friend, often providing comic relief and practical help. ### [Ollie Jacobs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/ollie_jacobs) _rivalry_ Frank confronts Jacobs as an obstacle and minion of Ducroy. ### [Newt Pipps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/newt_pipps) _rivalry_ Frank sees Pipps as a suspect and tries to get information from him. ### [Mrs. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/mrs_hardy) _family_ Frank is the son of Mrs. Hardy, with a loving and supportive bond. ### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy) _rivalry_ Frank is the main investigator pursuing Ducroy, a clever and elusive criminal mastermind. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton acting as a mentor and guide to Frank's detective work. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton acting as a mentor and guide to Frank's detective work. ### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/joe_hardy) _family_ Brothers and primary detective partners, with Frank often leading and Joe providing energetic support. ## In the story ### [Peril from the Sky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/i-peril-from-the-sky) Driving the roadster, focused on avoiding the descending plane. ### [The Crash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-crash) Drives the car, narrowly avoiding the crashing plane, and helps rescue the pilot. ### [A Promise of Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iii-a-promise-of-trouble) Defends himself against Ducroy's accusations and seeks his father's help. ### [An Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack) Worried about the crash investigation affecting his exams, defends himself against Ducroy's attack, and knocks him out. ### [Anxious Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/v-anxious-days) Relieved at being cleared of the crash; leads the planning for the picnic; playfully tricks friends about exam results. ### [The Cabin in the Woods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/vi-the-cabin-in-the-woods) Curious about the cabin, suggests investigating it; recognizes Ducroy among the men entering the cabin. ### [A Mysterious Conversation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/vii-a-mysterious-conversation) Leads the investigation, identifies Ducroy, and suggests spying on the cabin. ### [Puzzled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/viii-puzzled) Discusses the overheard conversation with Joe, suggesting Ducroy may be planning something crooked, but advises caution before telling their father. ### [IX: Missing Mail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ix-missing-mail) Graduates from high school, discusses future plans, and shares information about Ducroy with his father. ### [X: Looking for Clues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/x-looking-for-clues) Leads the search for clues at Beach Grove and Cabin Island; finds the cigarette package and insists on its potential value. ### [News from the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xi-news-from-the-city) Displays determination and leadership while navigating the storm, and immediately suspects Ducroy upon hearing of the second robbery. ### [Under Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xii-under-arrest) Surprised by the news of the second robbery and the urgent summons home; arrested by Chief Collig. ### [XIII: Circumstantial Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiii-circumstantial-evidence) Arrested and questioned; his sweater and knife are used as evidence against him. ### [XIV: Held for Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiv-held-for-trial) Arraigned and held for trial; expresses concern about the impact on family reputation. ### [On the Trail of Ollie Jacobs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xv-on-the-trail-of-ollie-jacobs) Released on bail, determined to clear his name by following the Ducroy gang. ### [XVI: Mysterious Plans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-mysterious-plans) Leads the surveillance, suggests calling their father, and remains determined to clear their names. ### [Dangerous Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-dangerous-business) Cautious and strategic, Frank agrees to the risky stowaway plan to keep track of Ducroy. ### [The Warning Message](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-warning-message) Takes the lead in observing the criminals, decides to leave the plane, and makes the warning call to Chief Collig. ### [The Twenty-Eighth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xix-the-twenty-eighth) Hides in the plane and farmhouse, strategizing to stay with the criminals. ### [That Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xx-that-night) Feels the sting of the missed flight but quickly regains optimism when he spots Newt Pipps, showing his resilience and strategic thinking. ### [XXI: West of Bacon Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-west-of-bacon-hill) Uses a flashlight to help free Joe's sleeve and prepares to intervene in the holdup. ### [Captured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-captured) Leads the ambush, disarms Ducroy and Jacobs, and captures Newt Pipps. ### [Back in Bayport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-back-in-bayport) Tells the story of their adventure to the officials and reporters, and expresses the desire to be cleared of charges. ### [Vindicated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiv-vindicated) Explains why they kept quiet about their alibi and is cleared of the charges. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters