The Tracy Island runway runs from the base of the cliff to a small rocky cliff that juts into the sea. This air strip is used for aircraft such as Thunderbird 2 and GDF aircraft.
To facilitate Thunderbird 2's launch procedure, concealed hydraulics incorporated into the artificial palm trees lining the runway are operated to lower them into a tilted position preventing obstruction of Thunderbird 2's wingspan. Once reaching its concealed ramp and exhaust extractor, the craft fires its rear thrusters to become airborne.
Emergency Procedures[]
The runway is also equipped with water/foam cannons hidden under the palm trees to extinguish fires and chemical spills in the event of an aircraft crash-landing.
The Crash Landing of Thunderbird 2[]
After an attack from the Mechanic Thunderbird 2 was severely damaged but able to maintain horizontal flight long enough to limp back to Tracy Island, on approach to the runway, the rear of the crippled Thunderbird 2 clipped the top of a rocky mound before violently smashing onto the landing strip. When Thunderbird 2 finally careered to a halt, it was sprayed with a protective layer of foam to prevent post-crash fires.
