never mind.... there's plenty more awesome imaginary aircraft where that came fromSo much for Google then!
http://www.fab1.co.nz/
TB5 is serviced by Thunderbird 3 and Alan Tracy provides relief for John once every month. Docking with TB3 is fully computerised and the station carries fuel and supplies for TB3. Accommodation for several people is provided for when it is required.
Have you followed the link?
I'm sure that she would have done, but it was 30 years before they invented DVDs!that's so not fair Colin... your sister should have been permitted to watch TOTP in the comfort of her own home EVERY week.... if I was her I'd have put my foot down and said "You can watch Thunderbirds on DVD when you're a grown up!"
The female interest in Thunderbirds was Tintin:
.. and of course Lady Penelope
Stingray had Marina and Atlanta Shore
But it was Marina that got the dedicated song!
Allegedly Troy Tempest was modelled on James Garner and Marina on Brigitte Bardot!
Great Thread but no-one has mentioned a big factor in ther success/nostalgia of these puppet series.
The superb musical scores by professionally trained composer-arranger Barry Gray.
http://www.barrygray.co.uk/BG/Home.html
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E06cNv55jTs
Close your eyes and listen to those awesome drum rolls!