Thunderbirds, the British science-fiction television series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson using marionette puppetry and scale model special effects, was first broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom.
The original Thunderbirds television series concluded after two seasons and 32 episodes.
Thunderbirds Are Go!, the first feature film based on the Thunderbirds television series, was released in cinemas.
The Thunderbirds comic strip began appearing in TV Century 21 magazine, expanding the franchise's presence in print media.
The CGI remake series Thunderbirds Are Go premiered, introducing the classic characters and stories to a new generation.
Thunderbirds Live! - The Rescue Experience stage show toured, bringing live-action performances based on the series to audiences.
Jeff Tracy establishes International Rescue, a secret organization dedicated to saving lives worldwide using advanced technology.
Thunderbird 1, the fast reconnaissance aircraft piloted primarily by Scott Tracy, is completed and put into service.
Thunderbird 2, a heavy transporter aircraft piloted by Virgil Tracy, is commissioned to carry rescue equipment and smaller vehicles.
Thunderbird 3, a rocket used for space rescues and interplanetary travel piloted by Alan Tracy, is launched into service.
Thunderbird 4, a small remotely operated submarine piloted by Gordon Tracy, is added to the rescue fleet for underwater operations.
Thunderbird 5, the space station and relay hub for International Rescue's global communications, goes online with John Tracy as the primary operator.
International Rescue conducts its first major rescue operation saving the crew of the Sunrise Rocket from a catastrophic fire in orbit.
The Mole, a subterranean drilling machine used in land-based rescues, is developed and added to Thunderbird 2's pod equipment.
International Rescue responds to a crisis at an Antarctic research base threatened by volcanic eruptions, employing Thunderbird 2 and Thunderbird 4.
Alan Tracy pilots Thunderbird 3 on a daring rescue of an astronaut stranded on a lunar station.
The Hood, a recurrent villain, attempts to sabotage International Rescue's operations; the Tracy brothers thwart his plans in multiple interventions.
International Rescue upgrades Thunderbird 2 with enhanced rescue vehicles including Firefly, an all-terrain vehicle, and advanced medical pods.
International Rescue responds to an imminent dam failure caused by an earthquake, deploying multiple Thunderbirds to prevent disaster.
International Rescue plays a critical role in helping several countries recover from a devastating earthquake through coordinated rescue and aid.
