# Vindicated explained — The Great Airport Mystery

> Chapter companion for The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.

## What happens

The Hardy boys are vindicated after clearing up the airport mystery. The city praises them, and Hurd Applegate and Elroy Jefferson visit to congratulate them. Fenton Hardy explains how Ducroy framed the boys, and the postal department apologizes for removing him from the case. The boys thank Applegate and Jefferson for posting bail, and the criminals are locked up.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Vindication

The boys are cleared of unjust charges, and the true criminals are brought to justice.

### Family and Loyalty

Fenton Hardy's support and the boys' trust in each other are central to their vindication.

## Character check-ins

### Frank Hardy

Explains why they kept quiet about their alibi and is cleared of the charges.

### Joe Hardy

Asks about the footprints and thanks Applegate and Jefferson for bail.

### Hurd Applegate

Visits to congratulate the boys and insists he knew they were innocent.

### Elroy Jefferson

Accompanies Applegate and expresses relief at the boys' vindication.

### Fenton Hardy

Explains how Ducroy framed the boys and mentions the postal department's apology.

## Key lines

> The Hardy boys had cleared up the great airport mystery, which had been a nine days’ wonder in Bayport.

The boys solved the airport mystery, which had been the talk of the town for over a week.

_Highlights the public attention and the boys' success._

> I knew it! I knew it all along!

Hurd Applegate claims he always believed in the boys' innocence.

_Shows Applegate's confidence in the boys' character._

> The boys have been vindicated, the air mail has been saved, and the rascals are in jail.

Elroy Jefferson summarizes the positive outcome: the boys are cleared, the mail is safe, and the criminals are captured.

_Summarizes the chapter's resolution._

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