Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

First Aired

Sep 30, 1965

Last Aired

Dec 25, 1966

Episode Runtime

50m

Created By

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Network

Associated Television

Country

GB