![]() ![]() This is most noticeable during the launch sequence: when TB2 leaves the ramp, the "2" is the same size as the word "Thunderbird" (both are barely legible) in the very next shot, the "2" has grown to double its original size and dwarfs the word "Thunderbird". The font-size of the word "Thunderbird 2" written on the side of the front section often changes dramatically between shots.If they were in the "mission" position in the hangar, they'd be too close together to allow the pods to pass below the aircraft. TB2's extendible legs are in different positions when on a mission than when in its hangar.Electromagnetic Pod Grabs are stored in Pod 2.The position of the extendable legs when on a mission. Numerous at-home construction kits have been released over the years since 1966, primarily by Japanese firms Imai and Bandai. ![]() Japanese VHS tape Filming Models Main article: The Models of Thunderbird 2Īt least 8 different models of Thunderbird 2 were constructed during the original run of Thunderbirds (including the films), and at least one was used in the anniversary episodes.Ĭonstruction Kits Main article: Construction Kits of Thunderbird 2 The craft is, however, completely capable of vertical takeoff and landing without the pod, but has less integrity this way. Once the pod of choice locks into position, TB2 is ready to depart for the danger zone. Two stilts are located each at the front and back of the craft to hydraulically lift TB2 upward, allowing it to receive one of six pods - each equipped with its own undercarriage - available for different types of rescue scenarios. The frame incorporates the cockpit, wings, and fuel tank near the vehicle's front, and at the rear the engines and the tailplane, which serves to aid lift and stability. The third was featured in the 50th Anniversary edition of the Haynes Thunderbirds manual.TB 2 is comprised of two parts: a framed superstructure, and a cargo pod.The second appeared in a Thunderbirds Redan comic.The first appeared in a Thunderbirds Fleetway comic.( Operation Crash-Dive)Īt least three cutaway drawings of Fireflash - all of which were illustrated by Graham Bleathman - are known to exist: Scott Tracy of International Rescue and Captain Hanson of Air Terrainean teamed up on Fireflash 5, to not only save the aircraft (and themselves), but to discover the cause: sabotage, again this time by an international gang of spies. Two other Fireflash craft - 3 and 4 - later went missing, disappearing without trace into the sea. And it worked - notwithstanding damage to Fireflash's nose as it scraped along Runway 29, as well as to the Elevator Cars themselves ( Trapped in the Sky). International Rescue - already monitoring the situation - arrived on the scene with a rescue plan, involving Elevator Cars to stabilize Fireflash's compromised undercarriage and to act as its landing gear. Early rescue attempts included the flight crew carrying out violent manoeuvres to loosen the bomb (to no avail) and putting a man aboard the plane to remove the bomb - which also came to nothing when he fell from the aircraft, parachuting to safety. The Hood had planted a bomb in the airliner's undercarriage, inhibiting its ability to land. The Fireflash fleet has been subject to a number of sabotage attempts - the first of which came during its maiden flight and was a particularly notable incident, due to the fact that the rescue of the aircraft, its crew and passengers, introduced International Rescue to the world. ![]()
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