Chapter 1

2069 January

But you wouldn't know it on the tropical island known as 'Tracy island'. The weather was always glorious. Brilliant coloured exotic flowers bloomed all year. Vibrant birds in a plethora of colours sang sweetly on the island surrounded by warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Sun cream and ice cream was needed over Christmas. For the Tracy family.

Five boisterous boys and their Dad live on this large rocky island a secret paradise. Along with Grandma and Faithful friends and helpers Brains, Kyrano, and his daughters Tin Tin and Kayo.

These boys are not just young men, living the life of luxury at Daddies expense.

No, they are Thunderbirds.

Members of International Rescue. An organisation set up by their Father, Jeff Tracy. To save lives around the world.

All financed by his successful business, in civil engineering, construction and aerospace.

Now Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, and Alan. Along with help from Brains, Kyrano, TinTin, Kayo and Lady Penelope and her butler Parker. They work together saving lives on a daily basis. In Fantastic machines invented by Brains, 2069's Einstein. A genius scientist and engineer.

Thunderbirds are Go.