The British science-fiction television series Thunderbirds was developed in the 1960s utilizing a technique known as "Supermarionation," which combined the use of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects. The series aired on the BBC. The series takes place in the 21st century and chronicles the missions of International Rescue, a covert organization that was established in order to save the lives of those who are in imminent peril by employing highly sophisticated land, sea, air, and space vehicles and equipment. Their operations are launched from a covert base on Tracy Island, which is located in the South Pacific Ocean.
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The British science-fiction television series Thunderbirds was developed in the 1960s utilizing a technique known as "Supermarionation," which combined the use of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects. The series aired on the BBC. The series takes place in the 21st century and chronicles the missions of International Rescue, a covert organization that was established in order to save the lives of those who are in imminent peril by employing highly sophisticated land, sea, air, and space vehicles and equipment. Their operations are launched from a covert base on Tracy Island, which is located in the South Pacific Ocean.
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