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Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds

"Thunderbirds are Go!"

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.

Created ByGerry AndersonSylvia Anderson
StatusEnded
Original NameThunderbirds
First Air DateSeptember 30, 1965
Last Air DateDecember 25, 1966
Seasons2
Episodes32
Episode Runtime 50min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesAP Films (APF)Century 21 TelevisionITC Entertainment
NetworksAssociated Television
Give or Take a Million
S02E06

Give or Take a Million

While Christmas preparations are underway at both Tracy Island and a local children's hospital, which is expanding to incorporate a new radiotherapy wing, a pair of criminals attempt to burgle a high-tech vault storing gold bullion.

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