Corgi TV and Film Favourites CC01501
Thunderbird 5 Diecast Model
Thunderbirds, 1964

1:800 Scale		Length		Width
Thunderbird 5		6"		4.5"

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Thunderbirds is a classic British sci-fi TV series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. First airing in 1965, the show features International Rescue, a secret organization that uses advanced vehicles and technology to save lives. The team is led by Jeff Tracy and his sons, each piloting one of the iconic Thunderbird machines, including space-faring Thunderbird 3 and submarine Thunderbird 4. Set in the 2060s, the series combines action, adventure, and innovative "Supermarionation" puppetry. Its dramatic rescue missions, memorable characters like Lady Penelope and Parker, and timeless design have earned Thunderbirds a lasting legacy in pop culture. "Thunderbirds are go!"

Thunderbird 5 is International Rescue's space station and the heart of the organisation's communications network, maintained in a secret geostationary orbit high above the Earth. John Tracy and his younger brother Alan take turns to man this satellite, with each staying aboard for a month at a time. Between them, they maintain a constant vigil across the globe.

Using sophisticated monitoring equipment, they are able to hear every radio transmission being broadcast with special filters attuned to messages of distress in any language.

Born on 8th October, 2040, 25-year-old John Tracy was educated at Harvard. He followed in his father's footsteps to become an astronaut prior to his involvement with International Rescue. An electronics expert with a degree in laser communication, John is the quietest and most intellectual of the Tracy brothers. Slighter in build than his siblings, he is lithe and graceful.

As space monitor for International Rescue, stationed aboard the massive space satellite Thunderbird 5, John has ample time on his hands to indulge his favourite pastime of astronomy. Four astronomy and outer space textbooks have been published bearing his name and his incessant space-searching led to the discovery of the Tracy quasar system.

Thunderbird 5

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Corgi TV and Film Favourites

The Corgi "TV and Film Favourites" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of vehicles from popular Movies and TV shows. Models in this range are highly collectible and make great gifts TV and Movie fans.

Corgi "TV and Film Favourites" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Detailed rotating wheels with rubber tires.
• Realistic surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.