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Thunderbirds :: Trapped in the Sky (01x01)

Episode Information

Title:

Trapped in the Sky

Episode #:

01x01

Production Number:

Original Airdate:

Thursday September 30th, 1965

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Episode Crew
Director:	Alan Pattillo
Writer:	Gerry Anderson (1)

Episode Summary

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The new Fireflash aircraft, during its maiden voyage, is sabotaged by the Hood: if it lands, a hidden bomb will explode. International Rescue makes their debut with this mission, but can they save the 600 passengers onboard?

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•Christine Finn	voiced	Airport Announcer	Recurring (first appearance)
•David Graham	voiced	Captain Hansen / Lt. Bob Meddings / Doctor / Fireflash Passenger	Recurring (first appearance)
•Peter Dyneley	voiced	Commander Norman / Interceptor One	Recurring (first appearance)
•Ray Barrett	voiced	Fireflash Co-Pilot / Control Tower Lt. / Harris / TX204 Pilot (Target One)	Recurring (first appearance)
•Shane Rimmer	voiced	TX204 Co-Pilot	Recurring (first appearance)
•Sylvia Anderson	voiced	Air Terrainean Guide	Recurring (first appearance)

Episode Notes

Thunderbirds 1, 2 and 5 make their first appearances.

Captain Hansen would return in the episodes "Operation Crash-Dive," "The Imposters," "The Duchess Assignment" and a flashback in "Security Hazard."

In the end credits, the Fireflash is the only non-Thunderbird vehicle to appear. It would go on to make many more appearances.

Episode Goofs

Several shots show the "T" in "Thunderbird" painted on Thunderbird 1's nose cone, yet it is free of markings in all other shots.

When the doctor arrives on the island, Jeff activates "Operation: Cover-Up." The doctor must be blind: in shots with Jeff, Scott and Gordon, the pictures on the wall show the boys in their International Rescue uniforms.

It is mentioned that Jeff Tracy is among the first astronauts to land on the moon. However, the first moon landing took place in 1969, so for that to be true, Jeff would have to be over 100 years old.

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