# Joe Hardy — The Great Airport Mystery character guide > Joe Hardy in The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Joe **First appearance:** 0000-i-peril-from-the-sky ## Who they are Frank's younger brother and fellow detective, impulsive and athletic. ## Relationships ### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_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_ Ducroy sees Joe as a secondary but persistent threat, often trying to outmaneuver him. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton showing pride and trust in Joe's abilities. ### [Chief Collig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/chief_collig) _professional_ Chief Collig works with Joe as a junior detective, respecting his instincts. ### [Mrs. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/mrs_hardy) _family_ Joe is the son of Mrs. Hardy, sharing a warm and caring relationship. ### [Chet Morton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/chet_morton) _friendship_ Chet and Joe are close friends, often joking and supporting each other. ### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy) _rivalry_ Ducroy sees Joe as a secondary but persistent threat, often trying to outmaneuver him. ### [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy) _family_ Father and son, with Fenton showing pride and trust in Joe's abilities. ### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy) _family_ Brothers and primary detective partners, with Frank often leading and Joe providing energetic support. ### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy) _family_ Brothers and primary detective partners, with Frank often leading and Joe providing energetic support. ### [Chief Collig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/chief_collig) _professional_ Chief Collig works with Joe as a junior detective, respecting his instincts. ### [Mrs. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/mrs_hardy) _family_ Joe is the son of Mrs. Hardy, sharing a warm and caring relationship. ## In the story ### [Peril from the Sky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/i-peril-from-the-sky) Watching the plane with alarm, fearing a crash. ### [The Crash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-crash) Spots the side road and assists in the rescue, showing quick thinking. ### [A Promise of Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iii-a-promise-of-trouble) Supports Frank and expresses concern about Ducroy's threats. ### [An Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack) Shares Frank's anxiety about the investigation, punches Ducroy after he attacks Frank, and supports his brother. ### [Anxious Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/v-anxious-days) Happy about the clearing; worries about exam results but celebrates passing. ### [The Cabin in the Woods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/vi-the-cabin-in-the-woods) Also recognizes Ducroy but is silenced by Frank; participates in the investigation. ### [A Mysterious Conversation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/vii-a-mysterious-conversation) Recognizes Ollie Jacobs and is eager to uncover the plot. ### [Puzzled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/viii-puzzled) Agrees with Frank about Ducroy's suspicious behavior and expresses a strong belief that the three men are up to no good. ### [IX: Missing Mail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ix-missing-mail) Graduates from high school, eager for adventure, and expresses doubts about Ducroy's alibi. ### [X: Looking for Clues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/x-looking-for-clues) Accompanies Frank on the clue hunt and the trip to Cabin Island; initially skeptical of the cigarette clue. ### [News from the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xi-news-from-the-city) Shows concern for their parents' worry and reacts with amazement to the news of the airport robbery. ### [Under Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xii-under-arrest) Calls home to reassure his mother; speculates about the robbery; arrested alongside Frank. ### [XIII: Circumstantial Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiii-circumstantial-evidence) Arrested; his unique shoe prints are presented as evidence. ### [XIV: Held for Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiv-held-for-trial) Arraigned and held for trial; demonstrates his footprint matches the evidence but insists on his innocence. ### [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, eager to catch the real robbers and prove innocence. ### [XVI: Mysterious Plans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-mysterious-plans) Observes the airplane taking off and urges immediate action to follow the suspects. ### [Dangerous Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-dangerous-business) Eager and impulsive, Joe suggests the stowaway idea and is ready for adventure. ### [The Warning Message](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-warning-message) Expresses relief and excitement after escaping the plane, and assists in the decision-making. ### [The Twenty-Eighth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xix-the-twenty-eighth) Endures the hiding and expresses discouragement when the plane leaves without them. ### [That Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xx-that-night) Shares Frank's disappointment but is equally quick to spot the opportunity when Newt appears, demonstrating his keen observation and determination. ### [XXI: West of Bacon Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-west-of-bacon-hill) Gets his sleeve caught in the steering gear, nearly causing a crash, and later disables the plane's engine. ### [Captured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-captured) Covers Ducroy and Jacobs with revolvers, helps bind the prisoners. ### [Back in Bayport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-back-in-bayport) Assists in the return flight and enjoys the night ride, feeling rewarded for their efforts. ### [Vindicated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiv-vindicated) Asks about the footprints and thanks Applegate and Jefferson for bail. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/joe_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