Thunderbird 2 is kept in its own hangar to the left of Tracy Island. Thunderbird 2 is primarily launched by Virgil Tracy on his own, but is occasionally joined by other members of International Rescue.
Primary Launch Sequence[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his gauntlets, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his flight suit and sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 3 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Virgil lowers Thunderbird 2 over Module 3 so that it is collected. As Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise the hangar door opens, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- First seen in: Ring of Fire Part 2
Thunderbirds Are Go - Thunderbird 2 Launch
Space Launch[]
To launch into space, Thunderbird 2 is flown over to the launch rig quite some distance from Tracy Island and land on it. Virgil then leaves the cockpit using the lowering platform, and Thunderbird 2 is rotated so that the nose cone is facing up, allowing the modifications to be attached to the craft. Once everything is in place, Virgil is raised into the cockpit by a large lift. Virgil is then able to activate all of the craft’s thrusters, launching Thunderbird 2 into space.
- Episode: Long Haul
Thunderbirds Are Go - Thunderbird 2 Space Launch
Launches With Co-Pilot[]
Alan Tracy[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Alan sits on the pilot seat in the lounge, with the co-pilot seat on his right. The two seats lower to the Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird S launch tube, which Alan is taken along via a trolley. At the end of this launch tube, the seats are rotated 90° clockwise so that Alan is facing the two separate launch tubes at the end of the one he is currently in. The pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the left, while the co-pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the right. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. With Alan now in his own launch tube, his space suit, wrist mounted holographic displays and chestplate are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash, all while his seat is being rotated 180° so that he exits the tube backwards. Alan is rejoined by the co-pilot seat as he exits the launch tube. Before they reach the loading arm, the seats stop, allowing Alan to stand up and walk up the stairs under Thunderbird 1’s rails.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s hangar is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Alan then walks to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises him up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which he walks along, through the cavern. Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 1 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Alan walks into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and is transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 1, Alan gets onto the lowered platform and is raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Alan takes a seat, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Inferno
Thunderbirds Are Go - Power Suit Launch
Gordon Tracy[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Gordon runs to the fish tank, placing his hand on the glass, revealing it to be a handprint scanner on a screen. This causes the floor around him to rise up and surround him with a hidden wall, revealing his drysuit and diving equipment. The floor Gordon is standing on descends into his launch tube, bringing the risen wall and fish tank with it. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. As Gordon is descending, his drysuit and gloves are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash and diving equipment. While Virgil and Gordon are suiting up, Thunderbird 4 is transported into Thunderbird 2’s Module 4 by a combination of autopilot controls and robotic arms.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s hangar is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Once the lift has stopped at the end of the launch tube, the screen of a fish tank in front of Gordon lowers, allowing him to walk onto the pathway on top of Thunderbird 4’s storage tank, which he walks along, through the cavern. Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until the Module 4 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Gordon walks into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and is transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit.
Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 4, Gordon gets onto the lowered platform and is raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Gordon takes a seat, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Ring of Fire Part 1
Thunderbirds Are Go - Thunderbird 4 Launch From Thunderbird 2
Launches With Two Co-Pilots[]
Alan and Gordon[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Alan sits on the pilot seat in the lounge, with the co-pilot seat on his right. The two seats lower to the Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird S launch tube, which Alan is taken along via a trolley. At the end of this launch tube, the seats are rotated 90° clockwise so that Alan is facing the two separate launch tubes at the end of the one he is currently in. The pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the left, while the co-pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the right. Gordon runs to the fish tank, placing his hand on the glass, revealing it to be a handprint scanner on a screen. This causes the floor around him to rise up and surround him with a hidden wall, revealing his drysuit and diving equipment. The floor Gordon is standing on descends into his launch tube, bringing the risen wall and fish tank with it. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. With Alan now in his own launch tube, his space suit, wrist mounted holographic displays and chestplate are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash, all while his seat is being rotated 180° so that he exits the tube backwards. As Gordon is descending, his drysuit and gloves are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash and diving equipment. Alan is rejoined by the co-pilot seat as he exits the launch tube. Before they reach the loading arm, the seats stop, allowing Alan to stand up and walk up the stairs under Thunderbird 1’s rails.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Alan then walks to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises him up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which he walks along, through the cavern. Once the lift has stopped at the end of the launch tube, the screen of a fish tank in front of Gordon lowers, allowing him to walk onto the pathway on top of Thunderbird 4’s storage tank, which he walks along, through the cavern.
Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 2 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Alan and Gordon walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 2, Alan and Gordon get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Alan and Gordon take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Fireflash and Power Play
Thunderbirds Are Go - Elevator Car Pods Launch
Gordon and Kayo[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Gordon runs to the fish tank, placing his hand on the glass, revealing it to be a handprint scanner on a screen. This causes the floor around him to rise up and surround him with a hidden wall, revealing his drysuit and diving equipment. The floor Gordon is standing on descends into his launch tube, bringing the risen wall and fish tank with it. Kayo sits on the co-pilot seat in the lounge, with the pilot seat on her left. The two seats lower to the Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird S launch tube, which Kayo is taken along via a trolley. At the end of this launch tube, the seats are rotated 90° clockwise so that Kayo is facing the two separate launch tubes at the end of the one she is currently in. The pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the left, while the co-pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the right. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. As Gordon is descending, his drysuit and gloves are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash and diving equipment. With Kayo now in her own launch tube, her flight suit and boots are attached to her by robotic arms with her personally clipping in her belt and putting on her jacket and gauntlets, all while the seat is rotated 180° so that she exits the launch tube backwards. While Virgil, Gordon and Kayo are suiting up, Thunderbird 4 is transported into Thunderbird 2’s Module 4 by a combination of autopilot controls and robotic arms. Kayo is rejoined by the pilot seat as she exits the launch tube. Before they reach the loading arm, the seats stop, allowing Kayo to stand up and walk up the stairs under Thunderbird 1’s rails.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Kayo then walks to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises her up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which she walks along, through the cavern. Once the lift has stopped at the end of the launch tube, the screen of a fish tank in front of Gordon lowers, allowing him to walk onto the pathway on top of Thunderbird 4’s storage tank, which he walks along, through the cavern. Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 4 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Gordon and Kayo walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 4, Gordon and Kayo get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Gordon and Kayo take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: City Under the Sea
Thunderbirds Are Go - Thunderbird 4 Launch With Kayo
Gordon and Brains[]
Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Gordon runs to the fish tank, placing his hand on the glass, revealing it to be a handprint scanner on a screen. This causes the floor around him to rise up and surround him with a hidden wall, revealing his drysuit and diving equipment. The floor Gordon is standing on descends into his launch tube, bringing the risen wall and fish tank with it. Brains and MAX leave the lounge and enter the elevator to the refuelling hangar. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. As Gordon is descending, his drysuit and gloves are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash and diving equipment. While Brains is on his way to Thunderbird 2, he has MAX suit him up, similar to how Virgil and Gordon are being suited up by robotic arms. While Virgil, Gordon and Brains are suiting up, Thunderbird 4 is transported into Thunderbird 2’s Module 4 by a combination of autopilot controls and robotic arms.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Once Brains is in the refuelling hangar, he walks to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises her up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which she walks along, through the cavern. Once the lift has stopped at the end of the launch tube, the screen of a fish tank in front of Gordon lowers, allowing him to walk onto the pathway on top of Thunderbird 4’s storage tank, which he walks along, through the cavern.
Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 4 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Gordon and Brains walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 4, Gordon and Brains get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Gordon and Brains take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Lost Kingdom
Thunderbirds Are Go - Thunderbird 4 Launch With Brains
Scott and Kayo[]
Scott goes to the light brackets to the right of the portraits in the lounge, and pulls them over his shoulders like a harness. This causes the wall to rotate 180° clockwise into a secret compartment containing his flight suit, gauntlets and boots. Scott stands with his back towards the suit, causing the lift to descend. Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Kayo sits on the co-pilot seat in the lounge, with the pilot seat on her left. The two seats lower to the Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird S launch tube, which Kayo is taken along via a trolley. At the end of this launch tube, the seats are rotated 90° clockwise so that Kayo is facing the two separate launch tubes at the end of the one she is currently in. The pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the left, while the co-pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the right. During the descent, Scott’s flight suit, gauntlets and boots are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. With Kayo now in her own launch tube, her flight suit and boots are attached to her by robotic arms with her personally clipping in her belt and putting on her jacket and gauntlets, all while the seat is rotated 180° so that she exits the launch tube backwards.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Kayo is rejoined by the pilot seat as she exits the launch tube. Before they reach the loading arm, the seats stop, allowing Kayo to stand up and walk up the stairs under Thunderbird 1’s rails. At the end of the launch tube, the doors open to reveal Thunderbird 1 standing directly in front of him. Scott walks out of the lift and down the stairs next to the extendable platform. Scott and Kayo then walk to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises them up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which they walk along, through the cavern.
Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 2 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Scott and Kayo walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 2, Scott and Kayo get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Scott and Kayo take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Venom
Thunderbirds Are Go - Dragonfly Pod Launch
Scott and Lady Penelope[]
Scott goes to the light brackets to the right of the portraits in the lounge, and pulls them over his shoulders like a harness. This causes the wall to rotate 180° clockwise into a secret compartment containing his flight suit, gauntlets and boots. Scott stands with his back towards the suit, causing the lift to descend. Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Lady Penelope leaves the lounge and enters the elevator to the refuelling hangar. During the descent, Scott’s flight suit, gauntlets and boots are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. While Virgil and Scott are suiting up, Thunderbird 4 is transported into Thunderbird 2’s Module 4 by a combination of autopilot controls and robotic arms.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. At the end of the launch tube, the doors open to reveal Thunderbird 1 standing directly in front of him. Scott walks out of the lift and down the stairs next to the extendable platform. Once Penelope is in the refuelling hangar, she and Scott walk to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises them up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which they walk along, through the cavern.
Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 4 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Scott and Penelope walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit. Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 4, Scott and Penelope get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Scott and Penelope take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Signals Part 1
Thunderbirds Are Go - Scott Launching Thunderbird 4 From Thunderbird 2
Launches With Three Co-Pilots[]
Scott, Alan and Gordon[]
Scott goes to the light brackets to the right of the portraits in the lounge, and pulls them over his shoulders like a harness. This causes the wall to rotate 180° clockwise into a secret compartment containing his flight suit, gauntlets and boots. Scott stands with his back towards the suit, causing the lift to descend. Virgil stands with his back against the painting of Saturn V, rotating him into the harness in his launch tube. Alan sits on the pilot seat in the lounge, with the co-pilot seat on his right. The two seats lower to the Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird S launch tube, which Alan is taken along via a trolley. At the end of this launch tube, the seats are rotated 90° clockwise so that Alan is facing the two separate launch tubes at the end of the one he is currently in. The pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the left, while the co-pilot seat is taken into the launch tube on the right.
Gordon runs to the fish tank, placing his hand on the glass, revealing it to be a handprint scanner on a screen. This causes the floor around him to rise up and surround him with a hidden wall, revealing his drysuit and diving equipment. The floor Gordon is standing on descends into his launch tube, bringing the risen wall and fish tank with it. During the descent, Scott’s flight suit, gauntlets and boots are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash. As Virgil is taken down his launch tube backwards, his flight suit, gloves and boots are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash. After Virgil has been suited up, he is rotated 180° so that he is facing downwards. With Alan now in his own launch tube, his space suit, wrist mounted holographic displays and chestplate are attached to him by robotic arms with him personally putting on his sash, all while his seat is being rotated 180° so that he exits the tube backwards. As Gordon is descending, his drysuit and gloves are attached to him by robotic arms, with him personally putting on his sash and diving equipment. At the end of the launch tube, the doors open to reveal Thunderbird 1 standing directly in front of him. Scott walks out of the lift and down the stairs next to the extendable platform. Alan is rejoined by the co-pilot seat as he exits the launch tube. Before they reach the loading arm, the seats stop, allowing Alan to stand up and walk up the stairs under Thunderbird 1’s rails.
In Thunderbird 2’s hangar, the rail that holds Virgil’s harness is extended from the tube in the ceiling to above the craft’s cockpit. At the end of the rail, Virgil grabs the handlebars in front of him as he is released from the harness so that he drops into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit, onto the platform. Virgil then manually closes the hatch above that he has just dropped through. Scott and Alan then walk to the platform next to Thunderbird 4’s storage tank which raises them up to the pathway to Thunderbird 2’s hangar, which they walk along, through the cavern. Once the lift has stopped at the end of the launch tube, the screen of a fish tank in front of Gordon lowers, allowing him to walk onto the pathway on top of Thunderbird 4’s storage tank, which he walks along, through the cavern. Thunderbird 2’s six modules move across the hangar until Module 2 is positioned underneath the empty hole in the middle of the craft. Scott, Alan and Gordon walk into Thunderbird 2’s hangar and are transported to the underneath of the craft’s cockpit.
Once Thunderbird 2 has been lowered over Module 2, Scott, Alan and Gordon get onto the lowered platform and are raised into Thunderbird 2’s cockpit. As Scott, Alan and Gordon take their seats, Thunderbird 2 rotates 45° clockwise and the hangar doors open, allowing the craft to exit onto the runway. Once the palm trees are lifted out of the way, Virgil can taxi Thunderbird 2 to the other end of the runway. Now on the lowered launch ramp, Thunderbird 2 is raised into launch position. As it is being raised, Thunderbird 2’s wings fold out, and the blast pit opens. Virgil launches Thunderbird 2 off of the launch ramp and into the air.
- Episode: Chain Of Command
Thunderbirds Are Go - Foam and Mole Pod Launch