Thunderbird 1

Thunderbird 1 was the high-speed rapid-response rocket owned and operated by International Rescue. It was piloted by Scott Tracy.

Owing to its speed, Thunderbird 1 was usually the first of the Thunderbird craft to reach the danger zone as well as the first one launched on the orders of Jeff Tracy in the event of an emergency. Scott was regularly in communication with his father on Tracy Island while piloting the ship, assessing the situation and recommending what other rescue equipment might be required. TB 1 was also equipped with a sonar tracking system which could be lowered into the water and then register life signs, as well as measure depths and distances. Although it took some time, Scott was able to successfully locate a submarine used by a gang of criminals, hidden at the bottom of the ocean. (TV: The Man from MI.5) After contact was lost with Thunderbird 3 on Venus, Thunderbird 1 was fitted with grade ten emergency boosters in order to modify it for space travel. After a day, Scott reached the planet but a tentacled monster from a sulphur lake grabbed the vehicle. The ship withstood the attack by sustaining only minimal damage. The monster was killed by an accurate shot from Thunderbird 1's powerful armaments. (COMIC: Solar Danger)