Thunderbirds

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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 by

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

First aired

Sep 30, 1965

Status

Ended

Network

Associated Television

Episodes

32

Country

GB