Original subtitles

International Rescue, status report.

Call it in. Thunderbird One is ready.

Thunderbird Two, standing by.

- Thunderbird Three. - Good to go.

Thunderbird Four, prepare for...

Wait, hold everything! Scott, I need you to scan the area.

I think... [SNIFFS]

I think I smell...

...hot dogs.

[SNIFFS]

They seem to be coming from somewhere over there.

[MUSIC]

[OVER PA] Ladies and gentlemen of all ages,

Please make your way inside the viewing boxes.

We are about to begin.

The World Airshow is pleased to present to you,

on display to the public for the first time ever...

- Gordon, get back in the sub! - OK, OK, FAB.

..the Thunderbirds!

[CHEERING] [MUSIC]

Smile, guys. The world is watching.

[ANNOUNCER] Five...

Four...

Three...

Two...

One. [THRUSTERS]

[TITLE MUSIC]

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Normally, I've been told, you'd have to be in terrible danger

to get this close to a Thunderbird, but nobody needs rescuing today...

We hope. [LAUGHS]

It's just a little joke, folks.

Now, if you check your view screens carefully, you might just see

the brave pilots who, well, you know, pilot these amazing crafts.

And if you know which is which, please inform a member of staff,

because I have literally no idea.

Oh, come on, Virg!

We've got to look our best.

It's not every day International Rescue makes a guest appearance.

- I don't like all this attention. - Relax, Scott.

They're not here to see us,

they're only interested in the Thunderbirds.

Thanks for coming.

I know public displays aren't usually what we do

- at International Rescue. - This all feels like a waste of time.

We should be focused on finding dad.

Scott, we can't do anything until Brains

gets that key drive engine working.

Meanwhile, we've still got a rescue organisation to run.

And one of our jobs is helping people feel safe.

You may not have noticed, but your rescues

have attracted a large number of fans,

- eager to see you in person. - Wait, we have fans?

Indeed. In fact, you're going to get the chance

to meet one of them right now.

Oh! Do you think they'll want my autograph?

Man, I knew I should have practised.

You'll be lucky if they even know which Tracy you are.

Ugh. I'm heading back into Thunderbird One.

Now, walking across the tarmac, we have the lucky winner

of our Meet a Thunderbird competition.

He's... Er... Ah! Tom Colusky.

Pleased to meet you, I'm...

- [WHISPERS] - Uh huh.

That's right! Alan Bartlett Tracy.

Hm. His birthday is March 12. Uh huh.

And he likes gaming, snowboarding and mountain biking.

[CHUCKLES] See, he knew which one I was.

Ooh! Do me next!

[WHISPERS]

Mm-hm. Gordon Cooper Tracy.

Specialises in underwater search and rescue.

Mm. Can swim the 100 metre butterfly in 51.2 seconds.

Did it in 50 flat once, but no one was there to see it.

You must be a pretty big fan to know all that stuff about us.

Remember you wanted to meet a Thunderbird, well here they are.

Thunderbirds One, Two, Three and Four.

Tell us, Tom, which one's your favourite?

Tom says Thunderbird One is awesome,

because it's top speed is 15,000 miles an hour.

Yeah, but does it go into space?

But he thinks Thunderbird Two is good because of its pod module.

Yeah, but can it go underwater?

- Oh, it can. - Thunderbird Three is cool

because of its ion drive particle accelerator.

And because it can, you know, go into space.

- Hey! - No influencing the decision.

But Tom's favourite is...

Thunderbird Four.

Thunderbird Four? [SCOFFS] Why?

Because it's the only one you can play with in the bath.

[LAUGHING] Oh, yeah.

Can't argue with that.

Ahem, I think you're forgetting one.

What about Thunderbird Shadow?

[WHISPERS] It's in the stealth mode.

Did you even bring Thunderbird S?

I'll never tell.

That isn't a Thunderbird.

[MUSIC]

Please, give a big World Airshow welcome

to the latest high-speed jet from Kwark Aeronautics, the Icarus.

Designed and piloted by Professor Kwark herself.

[CHEERING]

How about a few words for the crowd, professor?

It's an honour to be here.

Well, there you have it. Thank you, Professor.

Now listen up, because this screen I'm reading

tells me that we've got a surprise for you.

Our main event, Professor Kwark will attempt

to break the world air speed record right before our very eyes.

Now that sounds exciting.

I thought we were the main event.

Selfless heroism, little bro.

Selfless heroism.

[GASPING]

[MACH BLAST]

Look at the Icarus go!

The Icarus is a highly complicated jet, with...

Erm... Ah!

As I'm sure you figured out by now,

I'm not much of a plane person,

but I cannot tell you it's very, very... shiny!

What's up with this announcer?

Last minute replacement. The usual person got sick.

Where'd they get this guy? A dog show?

Actually, yes.

Come on, Tom. Let's have a closer look at Thunderbird Four.

If you ask nicely, I might even let you fire the impellers.

Gordon, apparently Tom would like to watch the Icarus instead.

He does? Me too.

Hang on, I'll hook it up.

There we go.

Using Thunderbird Five's scanners,

we can monitor the Icarus' flight path.

Levelling out at 120,000 feet.

Increasing engine power to maximum.

Mach 18.

Mach 19.

Mach 20.4.

20.9.

Mach 21. Kwark has done it!

Yes, the Icarus is now the fastest plane in aviation history!

[CHEERING]

Woo! Yay!

That was dad's record she just broke.

And no one would be more excited to see it broken than him.

[CHUCKLES] Mm.

[BEEPING]

Icarus to ground.

Icarus to ground. I have a situation.

Icarus, this is International Rescue. Explain your situation.

Icarus thrusters not responding.

It's locked at full power.

I-I can't slow down.

[GASPING]

The Icarus isn't slowing. What's Kwark doing?

She's in serious trouble. She's got to bail out!

Abandon ship! Get her a parachute or something!

This guy knows nothing about high-speed aerodynamics.

Kwark can't bail out at that speed, it's far too dangerous.

He's going to panic the crowd, talking like that.

- Somebody should shut him up. - I'd be delighted.

Tom! Why don't you come with me?

It's OK. He can stick with me.

At this speed, I calculate the Icarus can only circle

two more times before it runs out of fuel.

- What happens then? - Then, the Icarus would

become the world's fastest chunk of falling metal.

Time for Thunderbird One to make an appearance.

It's your lucky day.

You're about to see a Thunderbird in action.

Oh, something's happening on the launchpad.

International Rescue are responding.

Oh, things must be really bad if...

[MIC FEEDBACK]

Sorry for the intrusion.

Lady Creighton-Ward. This is a surprise.

I haven't seen you since the London all-breed dog show.

I wonder if I could say a few words.

Oh, be my guest!

Ladies and gentlemen, as a special treat,

International Rescue will now perform

an exciting display of their life-saving techniques.

Thunderbird One is go!

Oh, Tom says Thunderbird One's top speed is only mach 19.

It can't catch up to the Icarus.

Hm, good point, Tom.

Plotting intercept course with the Icarus.

Scott, if you can attach Thunderbird One to the Icarus,

the added drag will slow it down.

Then Kwark should be able to eject safely. FAB.

Professor Kwark, this is International Rescue. Hold tight.

We're go to attempt to latch onto you.

No, I only have limited manoeuvrability at this speed.

Leave the manoeuvring to me, my aim's pretty good.

It's gonna be like catching a cannonball in mid air.

And now, International Rescue is there...

Uh... What are they doing?

Keep your eyes on the skies, as Thunderbird One

attempts to connect with the Icarus,

using its specially constructed pi-tensile tow cable.

Ah! Like he's walking the dog!

Now you're barking my language.

Here we go.

Firing tow cable.

Bullseye.

Yes! He did it!

- Uh, didn't he? - That's right!

Thunderbird One has got the Icarus.

It's working! The Icarus is slowing down.

Mach 22.5.

21.7.

21.2.

International Rescue, something's wrong.

Kayo, what's happening?

The drag of Thunderbird One has made Icarus unstable.

Scott, you've got to detach or you'll both come down.

[GRUNTING] FAB.

Thunderbird One failed? That's not supposed to happen.

Never fear, International Rescue always has plenty of ideas.

So anyone got any ideas?

I could try to trap the Icarus in a nano net.

No chance.

At that speed, the Icarus would rip a hole right through it.

Thunderbird Three could catch up with the Icarus, it's fast enough.

But not in atmosphere. Only in space.

So send the Icarus into space.

Kwark is wearing a high-pressure flight suit.

She could survive a short space flight.

Hmm. Won't work.

At that speed, the Icarus can only climb by fractions.

It couldn't achieve the angle to jump into space.

A ramp? Sorry, Tom, this isn't like jumping something on your bike,

and anyway, we don't have anything to make a ramp out of.

Clouds! We could use clouds!

Clouds?

Not clouds themselves, but the air pressure changes they create.

They could bump the Icarus enough

to send it up through the atmosphere and into space.

Just like a ramp. Thanks, Tom.

It's a great idea.

Please direct your attention to the view screen

as Thunderbird Two prepares for a thrilling take off.

Now that one reminds me of a basset hound

- or maybe a grumpy old pug. - Right.

Thunderbird Two is go.

I'm almost out of fuel.

International Rescue, whatever you're doing,

you better do it fast.

Virgil, what's the plan?

I need to spray a layer of water vapour

across the Icarus' flight path.

OK, but you only have one shot. This is the Icarus' last run.

What on earth is that Thunderbird doing?

If I'm not mistaken, Thunderbird Two is deploying

its drop-down turrets, loaded with firefighting devices.

Activating water cannon.

[CHUCKLES] Well, no need to be embarrassed, folks.

This happens a lot at dog shows.

It's a cloud. Thunderbird Two is making a cloud.

How clever.

The Icarus is inbound.

Professor Kwark, when the Icarus hits that cloud layer,

- get ready for heavy turbulence. - Got it.

[GASPING]

The Icarus has disappeared.

Don't worry, it's all part of the plan.

Come on, fluid dynamics.

It worked. Way to go, Tom.

No need for fuel now. Momentum will do the rest.

OK, Thunderbird Three. We're up.

Let's give this crowd something to cheer about.

And with the Icarus heading towards space, it's time...

For the big red one, ladies and gentlemen.

Thunderbird Three.

It says it right there, on the side.

I think you're getting the hang of this.

Professor Kwark, you're about to leave the earth's atmosphere,

but don't worry, your suit will protect you.

Guess you didn't think you were going to be an astronaut

when you woke up this morning. How's that suits holding?

Pressure's good, but I only have a minute of air left.

Don't worry, professor. Thunderbird Three is on its way.

Icarus in range. 1000m and closing.

The Icarus wasn't designed for zero pressure flight.

It's coming apart.

We only need it to hold together for a few more seconds.

Deploying grasping arms.

Almost got it.

There's no time. I have to eject.

Oh no, it didn't make it!

- Kayo, take over the flight controls. - FAB.

Surfs up. Astroboard-style.

Gotcha!

- It's not over yet, Tom. - Alan, what's your status?

This is Thunderbird Three,

we have Professor Kwark. This rescue is wrapped and rolled.

[CHEERING]

They did it! International Rescue did it.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Thunderbirds.

- Well, Scott, can we? - OK, just this once.

Thank you, International Rescue.

I guess it's back to the drawing board for the Icarus.

You're welcome, professor.

We're just glad we were on hand to help.

And look on the bright side, for a moment the Icarus

was the fastest jet in aviation history.

And we managed to give the fans quite a show.

Come on, Tom.

Now you've seen the Thunderbirds in action up close,

is Thunderbird Four really still your favourite?

I knew it! So? Which one do you like now?

I like Thunderbird... Shadow.

Thunderbird Shadow?

Thunderbird Shadow? Are you kidding me?

It isn't even here.

Come on, Tom. I'll buy you a hot dog.

[SIGHS] Fans, who need them?

What an end to an exciting day.

Thank you, International Rescue, for that display.

We all feel safer, knowing that you're looking out for us.

[CLANK] Ow!

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