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<img alt='cover image' title='Air Mail Mystery'
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src='/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg'>
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<li>Mystery</li>
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<label>Air Mail Mystery</label>
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<span>11 episodes</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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<ol><li class='episode' title='The Third Crack-Up'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00001","slug":"00001","title":"The Third Crack-Up","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00001.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7047411,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>The Third Crack-Up</label>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Andrews Accused'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00002","slug":"00002","title":"Andrews Accused","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00002.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7021203,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Andrews Accused</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='At The Crash'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00003","slug":"00003","title":"At The Crash","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00003.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7100241,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>At The Crash</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Tear Gas'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00004","slug":"00004","title":"Tear Gas","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00004.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7152865,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Tear Gas</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='At Salt Flats'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00005","slug":"00005","title":"At Salt Flats","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00005.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7165969,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>At Salt Flats</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Exit Andrews'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00006","slug":"00006","title":"Exit Andrews","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00006.mp3","length":"16mins","size":7465905,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Exit Andrews</label>
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<aside>
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<span>16mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='At Roberts Exit'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00008","slug":"00008","title":"At Roberts Exit","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00008.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7256657,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>At Roberts Exit</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='In the Next Room'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00009","slug":"00009","title":"In the Next Room","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00009.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7363153,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>In the Next Room</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Delroy To The Rescue'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00011","slug":"00011","title":"Delroy To The Rescue","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00011.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7369800,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Delroy To The Rescue</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Gold Bricks'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00012","slug":"00012","title":"Gold Bricks","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00012.mp3","length":"16mins","size":7459665,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Gold Bricks</label>
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<aside>
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<span>16mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Exit Powers'
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data-episode='{"id":"air-mail-mystery/00013","slug":"00013","title":"Exit Powers","file":"otr/air-mail-mystery/00013.mp3","length":"15mins","size":7157027,"series":{"slug":"air-mail-mystery","title":"Air Mail Mystery","cover":"/cover/sm/air-mail-mystery.jpg"}}'>
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<label>Exit Powers</label>
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<aside>
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<span>15mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1932</span>
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</aside>
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<article><p>
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Air Mail Mystery is a thrilling story revolving around the dangerous adventures of early air mail flight pioneers. Set in a time when postal services were gaining importance globally, the show focuses on a company called Trans American that delivers mail for the government. However, their planes mysteriously keep falling from the sky, leading to suspicion of sabotage or just plain bad luck. The show unravels this mystery as various characters come into play, including a girl operative from the US Justice Department, a roving reporter, and an undercover mechanic. With a blend of action, adventure, and an exploration of relationships, Air Mail Mystery kept its audience hooked to their radios.</p><p>This exciting show highlighted the importance of written communication and the evolution of mail delivery from the origins of writing to government-established postal services. With the advent of air mail services, the speed of mail delivery increased significantly but also added heightened risks, making for a perfect setting for this gripping series. The show's characters and situations captured the excitement and intrigue of the time as both postal services and aviation were taking off. Believed to have aired in the early 1930s, the show has left its mark in the hearts of avid radio show listeners for its engaging storytelling and unique premise.
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<p><strong>Sources:</strong>
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<a href='https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Air_Mail_Singles' target='_blank'>archive.org</a>, <a href='https://www.otrcat.com/p/airmail-mystery' target='_blank'>otrcat.com</a>
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