The Motor Boys on the Wing; Or, Seeking the Airship Treasure

A trio of mechanically inclined young friends becomes entangled in an aeronautical mystery after noticing two suspicious men and hearing of an aviation meet. Their investigation leads to daring biplane flights, races, mechanical repairs, and a dramatic storm that wrecks an airship. Clues such as a rag on a statue and reports about suspects drive a wide-ranging pursuit that includes rescues, capture of wrongdoers, and recovery of a hidden treasure from the wreck. The episodic adventure combines youthful ingenuity, teamwork, and early aviation technology as hazards and detective work propel the action.