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Thunderbirds (1965)

Series · 1965 · 2 seasons · Family · Action & Adventure · Animation

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 by Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Starring Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman, David Graham, Ray Barrett, Sylvia Anderson, Christine Finn

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Series details

First aired30 September 1965
Latest episode25 December 1966
StatusEnded
Seasons2 (32 episodes)

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