overview : 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 Air Date : Sep 30, 1965
Last Air Date : Dec 25, 1966
Runtime : 50m
Episodes : 32
Seasons : 2
Genre : Family,Action & Adventure,Animation,Sci-Fi & Fantasy,
Companies : ITV
Countries : GB
Keywords : secret organization, puppet, puppet show, young heroes, space adventure, science and technology