In the context of the series, most of the advanced machines appearing in the series belonged to the International Rescue organisation and were used during their rescues. These were known as the "Thunderbirds", of which there were five core machines and a variety of other rescue craft. It was after these that the series was named. In the series, all of the International Rescue vehicles were designed by the organisation's resident technical genius, Brains.
The use of these models in Anderson's Supermarionation productions beginning with Supercar was a significant advance in television production. Before Supermarionation, scale models had generally been limited to the cinema. Meddings's models introduced a new level of realism and quality; while most TV and motion picture aircraft and spacecraft of the time were clean and polished, the Thunderbirds machines (and most others in the series) show the effects of wear and tear. This dirt and wear was applied as a way of adding realism and countering the miniature models' toy-like appearance.
The launches and landings of all the Thunderbirds craft from Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. Widescreen and High Definition.
published: 28 Feb 2015
Our Top 10 Thunderbirds Pod Vehicles
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published: 10 Sep 2016
Thunderbirds Are Go | Launch Sequences Thunderbird 1-4 | Full Episodes
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With their remarkable cutting-edge Thunderbird Vehicles, brothers Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon and Alan Tracy along with head of security Kayo and lead engineer Brains pull off amazing feats of heroism. No rescue is too big and no journey too far to save a life. When ...
published: 07 Oct 2016
Thunderbirds: Thunderbird One | Vehicle Breakdown
Thunderbirds are go! Spacedock breaks down International Rescue's Hypersonic Rocket Plane, Thunderbird One.
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published: 09 Jul 2019
Thunderbirds Guest Vehicles - 2. The Sidewinder
The US Army's latest vehicle, the 500 ton Sidewinder is being tested in the field when it comes across an abandoned WWII supply dump pit...
published: 13 Jan 2011
Thunderbirds Guest Vehicles - 3. The Roadlayer
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published: 23 Jan 2013
Thunderbirds - The Machines (30th Anniversary VHS RIP)
published: 18 May 2021
The US Army Tests The Sidewinder - Thunderbirds
High up army officials watch as the Sidewinder makes it's way through the jungle, destroying everything in it's path. But as the tests are coming to an end, a sinkhole opens up in the desert, consuming the Sidewinder.
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published: 22 Sep 2014
The thunderbirds-machines
Achtergrond feitjes "The Thunderbirds" TV serie the 60´s.
published: 29 Mar 2012
Thunderbirds Legends: Building the Thunderbird Machines
Jeff Tracy has lost his wife and father, and crash landed in the Malaysian jungle. Having been nursed back to full health by Kyrano, his five sons are enroute to retrieve him, and help him start International Rescue.
Jeff recruits Brains to the outfit, the Thunderbird machines are constructed and Tracy Island is kitted out in this third and final part of the origins story of International Rescue.
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Whether you're trapped underground, threatened by fire or you just can't find a suitable place to land your brand new supersonic airliner, Brains is certain to have a Pod Vehicle ready and waiting to assist.
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When disaster strikes and there’s no one else to help, Thunderbirds Are Go! International Rescue answers the call! From their secret island base, this family of highly trained responders can reach every corner of the globe - and beyond - in minutes.
With their remarkable cutting-edge Thunderbird Vehicles, brothers Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon and Alan Tracy along with head of security Kayo and lead engineer Brains pull off amazing feats of heroism. No rescue is too big and no journey too far to save a life. When duty calls, Thunderbirds are GO!
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Thunderbirds are go! Spacedock breaks down International Rescue's Hypersonic Rocket Plane, Thunderbird One.
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A roadlayer owned and operated by the Gray and Houseman Construction Co. is blasting through a mountain to complete a new highway before the contract deadline. ...
A roadlayer owned and operated by the Gray and Houseman Construction Co. is blasting through a mountain to complete a new highway before the contract deadline. Unfortunately, a monsoon halts its progress...
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A roadlayer owned and operated by the Gray and Houseman Construction Co. is blasting through a mountain to complete a new highway before the contract deadline. Unfortunately, a monsoon halts its progress...
No infringements of any kind intended. Posted as a tribute to the late Gerry Anderson.
High up army officials watch as the Sidewinder makes it's way through the jungle, destroying everything in it's path. But as the tests are coming to an end, a s...
High up army officials watch as the Sidewinder makes it's way through the jungle, destroying everything in it's path. But as the tests are coming to an end, a sinkhole opens up in the desert, consuming the Sidewinder.
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High up army officials watch as the Sidewinder makes it's way through the jungle, destroying everything in it's path. But as the tests are coming to an end, a sinkhole opens up in the desert, consuming the Sidewinder.
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Jeff Tracy has lost his wife and father, and crash landed in the Malaysian jungle. Having been nursed back to full health by Kyrano, his five sons are enroute t...
Jeff Tracy has lost his wife and father, and crash landed in the Malaysian jungle. Having been nursed back to full health by Kyrano, his five sons are enroute to retrieve him, and help him start International Rescue.
Jeff recruits Brains to the outfit, the Thunderbird machines are constructed and Tracy Island is kitted out in this third and final part of the origins story of International Rescue.
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Jeff recruits Brains to the outfit, the Thunderbird machines are constructed and Tracy Island is kitted out in this third and final part of the origins story of International Rescue.
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Whether you're trapped underground, threatened by fire or you just can't find a suitable place to land your brand new supersonic airliner, Brains is certain to have a Pod Vehicle ready and waiting to assist.
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With their remarkable cutting-edge Thunderbird Vehicles, brothers Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon and Alan Tracy along with head of security Kayo and lead engineer Brains pull off amazing feats of heroism. No rescue is too big and no journey too far to save a life. When duty calls, Thunderbirds are GO!
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Thunderbirds are go! Spacedock breaks down International Rescue's Hypersonic Rocket Plane, Thunderbird One.
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A roadlayer owned and operated by the Gray and Houseman Construction Co. is blasting through a mountain to complete a new highway before the contract deadline. Unfortunately, a monsoon halts its progress...
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High up army officials watch as the Sidewinder makes it's way through the jungle, destroying everything in it's path. But as the tests are coming to an end, a sinkhole opens up in the desert, consuming the Sidewinder.
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Jeff Tracy has lost his wife and father, and crash landed in the Malaysian jungle. Having been nursed back to full health by Kyrano, his five sons are enroute to retrieve him, and help him start International Rescue.
Jeff recruits Brains to the outfit, the Thunderbird machines are constructed and Tracy Island is kitted out in this third and final part of the origins story of International Rescue.
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In the context of the series, most of the advanced machines appearing in the series belonged to the International Rescue organisation and were used during their rescues. These were known as the "Thunderbirds", of which there were five core machines and a variety of other rescue craft. It was after these that the series was named. In the series, all of the International Rescue vehicles were designed by the organisation's resident technical genius, Brains.
The use of these models in Anderson's Supermarionation productions beginning with Supercar was a significant advance in television production. Before Supermarionation, scale models had generally been limited to the cinema. Meddings's models introduced a new level of realism and quality; while most TV and motion picture aircraft and spacecraft of the time were clean and polished, the Thunderbirds machines (and most others in the series) show the effects of wear and tear. This dirt and wear was applied as a way of adding realism and countering the miniature models' toy-like appearance.