1 00:00:13,407 --> 00:00:15,557 'Thunderbirds are go!' 2 00:03:11,287 --> 00:03:16,361 Just look at that. It's like a monster from another planet. 3 00:03:16,447 --> 00:03:19,166 Nothing can stand in its way. 4 00:03:52,847 --> 00:03:58,524 Sidewinder to Watchdog. Jungle test complete. How did it look? 5 00:04:01,287 --> 00:04:07,396 She looked just fine. What a machine. How did she handle? 6 00:04:07,487 --> 00:04:13,676 - Like a breeze. Nothing can stop us. - Fine. That wraps up the tests. 7 00:04:13,767 --> 00:04:17,362 The relief crew is on its way by Helijet. 8 00:04:17,447 --> 00:04:21,565 I want you boys to know you've done a swell job. 9 00:04:21,647 --> 00:04:25,925 Thanks, sir. It'll be good to have a rest. 10 00:04:26,007 --> 00:04:30,478 Head for the rendezvous point and the Helijet. 11 00:04:30,567 --> 00:04:34,606 Rendezvous it is, sir. Sidewinder out. 12 00:04:34,687 --> 00:04:38,566 That's it, boys. Trials are over. 13 00:04:38,647 --> 00:04:45,041 Sidewinder is just what the army needs for these bush-fire wars. 14 00:04:45,127 --> 00:04:48,756 Now we can get to the trouble spots. 15 00:04:48,847 --> 00:04:52,476 Any word from the relief crew, Ralph? 16 00:04:52,567 --> 00:04:56,606 - The Helijet is heading there now. - Great. 17 00:04:56,687 --> 00:04:59,645 Captain, take us back to base. 18 00:05:14,367 --> 00:05:17,245 I'll be glad to get back to base. 19 00:05:17,327 --> 00:05:21,843 Three weeks in this tin can isn't my idea of fun. 20 00:05:21,927 --> 00:05:24,725 It hasn't been too bad. 21 00:05:24,807 --> 00:05:28,402 Nothing but steaming jungle every day could drive a guy nuts. 22 00:05:28,487 --> 00:05:32,116 We can have a long rest now. 23 00:05:32,207 --> 00:05:37,122 The relief crew can take this beauty back. 24 00:06:38,247 --> 00:06:43,037 Watchdog to Sidewinder. Do you read me? 25 00:06:50,487 --> 00:06:53,479 General Peters, the Sidewinder, it's gone - disappeared. 26 00:06:53,567 --> 00:06:55,125 What? 27 00:06:57,527 --> 00:07:00,200 Get back there, Captain, and fast. 28 00:07:11,367 --> 00:07:13,881 I can't see for the smoke. 29 00:07:13,967 --> 00:07:15,923 Wait...there's a hole. 30 00:07:17,207 --> 00:07:21,917 Watchdog to Sidewinder. Do you read me? 31 00:07:22,007 --> 00:07:24,885 Come in, Sidewinder. 32 00:07:26,927 --> 00:07:33,446 'This is Watchdog. Can you hear me? Come in, Sidewinder.' 33 00:07:36,287 --> 00:07:40,917 - They must be out cold. - I hope that's all. 34 00:07:41,007 --> 00:07:44,556 - 'Watchdog, this is Helijet.' - Go ahead, Helijet. 35 00:07:44,647 --> 00:07:47,957 'We're at the rendezvous. No sign of Sidewinder.' 36 00:07:48,047 --> 00:07:52,404 There's been some trouble. Head for reference two-seven immediately. 37 00:07:52,487 --> 00:07:55,445 We'll need your assistance. Watchdog out. 38 00:07:55,527 --> 00:07:57,961 What can we do? 39 00:07:58,047 --> 00:08:01,483 I'll try and reach Sidewinder again. 40 00:08:01,567 --> 00:08:06,595 'This is Watchdog. Come in, Sidewinder. Acknowledge. 41 00:08:06,687 --> 00:08:09,281 'Come in, Sidewinder.' 42 00:08:11,127 --> 00:08:16,201 - Frank...? Johnny...? - Hey, what hit me? 43 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:18,926 'This is Watchdog. Do you read me?' 44 00:08:19,007 --> 00:08:21,840 Watchdog, this is Sidewinder. 45 00:08:21,927 --> 00:08:23,679 Sweeney, you're 0K? 46 00:08:23,767 --> 00:08:25,439 Yeah, a few bruises, 47 00:08:25,527 --> 00:08:27,404 but we're in one piece. 48 00:08:27,487 --> 00:08:32,242 Thank heavens you're safe. How does it look down there? 49 00:08:32,327 --> 00:08:35,637 We've tipped over on our side and can't move. 50 00:08:35,727 --> 00:08:37,718 (Peters) 'How deep are you?' 51 00:08:39,727 --> 00:08:41,718 General, we're 300 feet down. 52 00:08:41,807 --> 00:08:45,641 300 feet! Well...what do we do? 53 00:08:45,727 --> 00:08:50,084 The Sidewinder weighs 500 tons. We'll need some heavy lifting-gear. 54 00:08:50,167 --> 00:08:52,920 But this is the middle of nowhere. 55 00:08:53,007 --> 00:08:55,646 It would take weeks to get equipment. 56 00:08:55,727 --> 00:09:00,676 I'll have to move the 'copter clear. The heat is building up. 57 00:09:00,767 --> 00:09:03,725 - We can't hover here. - 0K, Captain. 58 00:09:10,367 --> 00:09:12,835 Get her down beside the crater. 59 00:09:12,927 --> 00:09:15,395 The Helijet should be here soon. 60 00:09:15,487 --> 00:09:17,876 Yeah, let's hope it works. 61 00:09:44,607 --> 00:09:47,405 This is Helijet. What's up, General? 62 00:09:47,487 --> 00:09:49,842 (Peters) 'Stop your engines and disembark.' 63 00:09:49,927 --> 00:09:54,205 I'll fill you in on the details... 0K, Ralph, let's go. 64 00:09:54,287 --> 00:09:56,881 Turn off the motors, Captain. 65 00:09:59,407 --> 00:10:02,843 I'd like to know how we got here. 66 00:10:02,927 --> 00:10:05,680 The ground just opened and swallowed us. 67 00:10:05,767 --> 00:10:08,361 Yeah, but how do we get out? 68 00:10:08,447 --> 00:10:11,359 This whole pit seems to be on fire. 69 00:10:11,447 --> 00:10:15,235 The automatic cooling plant has switched on. 70 00:10:15,327 --> 00:10:20,276 The atomic reactor needs refuelling. It won't hold out for ever. 71 00:10:20,967 --> 00:10:23,435 (General) Now, here's the situation - 72 00:10:23,527 --> 00:10:26,564 the Sidewinder is on its side. 73 00:10:26,647 --> 00:10:29,207 Can't we haul it out? 74 00:10:29,287 --> 00:10:33,644 Talk sense, Lieutenant. It weighs 500 tons. 75 00:10:33,727 --> 00:10:37,879 No equipment can get here for two weeks. 76 00:10:37,967 --> 00:10:40,800 What about the 'copter and Helijet? 77 00:10:40,887 --> 00:10:44,084 We're talking about the Sidewinder, not some field car. 78 00:10:44,167 --> 00:10:48,126 I think we should go down there and look. 79 00:10:48,207 --> 00:10:52,962 But that would be suicide. That pit is an inferno. 80 00:10:53,047 --> 00:10:58,121 One of the 'copters could lower me down to assess the situation. 81 00:10:58,207 --> 00:11:00,562 I don't know. 82 00:11:00,647 --> 00:11:04,083 It's too dangerous. You could be burned alive. 83 00:11:04,167 --> 00:11:09,082 If we don't do something soon, the Sidewinder crew will be... 84 00:11:09,167 --> 00:11:11,886 Very well, Lieutenant. 85 00:11:11,967 --> 00:11:16,597 Make arrangements with the Helijet pilot. And...thanks. 86 00:11:18,407 --> 00:11:21,479 Atomic reactor operating at normal, Colonel. 87 00:11:21,567 --> 00:11:24,320 Let's hope it stays that way. 88 00:11:24,407 --> 00:11:26,443 'Sidewinder from Helijet.' 89 00:11:26,527 --> 00:11:30,315 Lieutenant Meade here. Sidewinder, I'm going to attempt reconnaissance. 90 00:11:30,407 --> 00:11:33,160 What's the temperature outside the machine? 91 00:11:33,247 --> 00:11:38,958 The gauge reads 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't try it. You'll fry. 92 00:11:39,047 --> 00:11:41,880 If we had protective clothing... 93 00:11:41,967 --> 00:11:47,599 His oxygen mask will help him breathe. But it won't keep him cool. 94 00:11:47,687 --> 00:11:50,759 Switching over to Lieutenant Meade, sir. 95 00:11:50,847 --> 00:11:56,126 Connect it to the tannoy. I want us all to listen carefully. 96 00:11:56,207 --> 00:12:00,519 Meade won't get much time to talk. We must hear him. 97 00:12:03,567 --> 00:12:06,127 OK, let's go. 98 00:12:06,207 --> 00:12:08,277 Yes, sir. I'll be waiting. 99 00:12:08,367 --> 00:12:13,566 Fine. When I yell, you get me out of there fast. 100 00:12:20,447 --> 00:12:24,042 There goes a brave man, Ralph. 101 00:12:52,127 --> 00:12:54,197 (Meade ) 'Lower away.' 102 00:13:15,847 --> 00:13:21,001 (Meade ) 'I'm 50 feet down now. Still no sign of Sidewinder, Charlie. 103 00:13:21,087 --> 00:13:25,285 'Gee, it looks a real inferno down there. 104 00:13:25,367 --> 00:13:27,801 'Those guys are in some danger.' 105 00:13:33,967 --> 00:13:36,322 Go ahead, John. 106 00:13:37,527 --> 00:13:40,803 'I've just picked up some US Army transmissions. 107 00:13:40,887 --> 00:13:44,562 'Their new Sidewinder has fallen into an underground fire. 108 00:13:44,647 --> 00:13:47,559 'An officer has gone down to look.' 109 00:13:47,647 --> 00:13:51,037 - Let's hear him. - 'Switching you through now.' 110 00:13:51,127 --> 00:13:53,925 (Meade ) 'I'm 100 feet down. 111 00:13:54,007 --> 00:13:58,797 'I can't see a thing. The smoke is too thick.' 112 00:14:10,567 --> 00:14:12,478 The temperature's rising. 113 00:14:12,567 --> 00:14:14,717 Let go more line. 114 00:14:19,807 --> 00:14:22,799 220 feet down. 115 00:14:28,647 --> 00:14:33,243 Hold on, Lieutenant. You can make it. 116 00:14:40,647 --> 00:14:43,366 270 feet. 117 00:14:43,447 --> 00:14:45,403 Jeepers! 118 00:14:45,487 --> 00:14:48,285 My blood seems to be boiling. 119 00:14:51,087 --> 00:14:54,124 The smoke's...too thick... 120 00:14:54,207 --> 00:14:58,837 I'm gonna... have to go down all the way... 121 00:14:58,927 --> 00:15:00,883 I'll only have a second. 122 00:15:00,967 --> 00:15:03,561 - 'Be ready, Charlie.' - 0K, sir. 123 00:15:03,647 --> 00:15:06,844 Here we go. 124 00:15:22,727 --> 00:15:24,843 I see it. 125 00:15:26,407 --> 00:15:29,877 Get me up, Charlie... Now! 126 00:15:51,647 --> 00:15:53,444 Here he comes. 127 00:15:57,567 --> 00:15:59,876 Get a stretcher - hurry! 128 00:15:59,967 --> 00:16:04,563 We should monitor this frequency. The situation could get desperate. 129 00:16:04,647 --> 00:16:08,322 Why don't I go and see if they want help? 130 00:16:08,407 --> 00:16:11,604 - It wouldn't take long. - No, Scott. 131 00:16:11,687 --> 00:16:16,841 For all we know the army might be engaged on a top secret operation. 132 00:16:16,927 --> 00:16:19,043 - John? - Yes, Father. 133 00:16:19,127 --> 00:16:23,996 'I want you to keep this frequency clear. Scott will be on standby.' 134 00:16:24,087 --> 00:16:25,361 FAB. 135 00:16:25,447 --> 00:16:28,519 Scott, get Thunderbird 1 ready for launching. 136 00:16:28,607 --> 00:16:29,960 On my way. 137 00:16:30,047 --> 00:16:34,484 If the Army need our help, we won't keep them waiting. 138 00:16:39,007 --> 00:16:41,999 We...we could do it, sir... 139 00:16:42,087 --> 00:16:45,921 Take it easy, Lieutenant. You're in a bad way. 140 00:16:46,007 --> 00:16:47,406 I'll be 0K. 141 00:16:47,487 --> 00:16:49,955 Get a line... 142 00:16:50,047 --> 00:16:53,039 Haul it upright... 143 00:16:53,127 --> 00:16:55,846 Get him into the shade. 144 00:16:55,927 --> 00:16:57,838 Yes, sir. See to it. 145 00:16:58,767 --> 00:17:01,076 I'll fix the line. 146 00:17:01,167 --> 00:17:04,045 This isn't your kind of job, sir. 147 00:17:04,127 --> 00:17:07,802 - There's no time to argue. - No-one's arguing, sir. 148 00:17:07,887 --> 00:17:10,321 I'm best equipped to succeed. 149 00:17:10,407 --> 00:17:12,796 He's right, Ralph. 150 00:17:12,887 --> 00:17:15,845 You'll be needed here by the radio 151 00:17:15,927 --> 00:17:20,557 to give instructions to Sidewinder, if we can get it upright. 152 00:17:20,647 --> 00:17:23,923 Atomic reactor down 20 points. 153 00:17:24,007 --> 00:17:28,842 Down 20?! That means the cooling plant is under-strength. 154 00:17:28,927 --> 00:17:31,646 We'll be warming up from now on. 155 00:17:31,727 --> 00:17:36,437 'Sidewinder, this is Reynolds. I'm coming down with a line.' 156 00:17:36,527 --> 00:17:41,726 The temperature outside is up to 265 degrees. 157 00:17:41,807 --> 00:17:45,925 'I'll have to work fast. We need to haul you upright.' 158 00:17:46,007 --> 00:17:49,636 Great. Then maybe we can climb out of here. 159 00:18:05,447 --> 00:18:07,881 '0K, Charlie, let's go.' 160 00:18:37,407 --> 00:18:39,523 (Reynolds) '150 feet. Speed it up. 161 00:18:39,607 --> 00:18:42,440 'The shorter time I'm down here the better.' 162 00:18:54,727 --> 00:18:57,366 'Hold it... 163 00:18:57,447 --> 00:18:59,563 'I'm 300 feet down.' 164 00:18:59,647 --> 00:19:01,717 Can you reach the Sidewinder? 165 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:06,039 I don't know. I can't see much. 166 00:19:08,687 --> 00:19:11,565 Move it over, Charlie. Straight ahead. 167 00:19:11,647 --> 00:19:15,003 'Slow and easy, until I yell.' 168 00:19:23,367 --> 00:19:28,600 - I'm ten yards away. - Reynolds, are you 0K? 169 00:19:29,847 --> 00:19:32,042 OK... 170 00:20:05,967 --> 00:20:09,801 OK...winch up... AARGH! 171 00:20:09,887 --> 00:20:12,003 Come on, get him up! 172 00:20:28,527 --> 00:20:31,724 He's still alive. 173 00:20:39,087 --> 00:20:43,319 Drop the new line as close to us as you can. 174 00:20:43,407 --> 00:20:45,967 Then get these two to base hospital. 175 00:20:46,047 --> 00:20:49,801 - 'And make it fast.' - Yes, sir. 176 00:21:07,367 --> 00:21:10,518 - Hitch the cable. - Right, General. 177 00:21:15,127 --> 00:21:19,086 Thanks to Reynolds, we'll soon be out of here, boys. 178 00:21:26,767 --> 00:21:30,601 'This is Helijet. Heading for base hospital, General.' 179 00:21:30,687 --> 00:21:33,918 Right. Use all speed. 180 00:21:34,007 --> 00:21:36,237 Those boys need attention. 181 00:21:36,327 --> 00:21:38,557 OK, Captain, get moving. 182 00:21:38,647 --> 00:21:41,878 We've got to get the Sidewinder up. 183 00:22:45,247 --> 00:22:47,078 The line's broken. 184 00:22:47,167 --> 00:22:49,203 But did we make it? 185 00:22:55,527 --> 00:23:00,760 Sidewinder from Watchdog. What is your attitude? 186 00:23:00,847 --> 00:23:02,917 (Sweeney) 'It's no good, General. 187 00:23:03,007 --> 00:23:07,558 'We're back on our side again. It was a good try.' 188 00:23:07,647 --> 00:23:11,037 I'll go down there and try again. 189 00:23:11,127 --> 00:23:13,277 I don't like it, Ralph. 190 00:23:13,367 --> 00:23:18,999 Two brave men have been badly injured. I can't risk another life. 191 00:23:19,087 --> 00:23:23,444 We must keep trying, General. Three men are trapped down there. 192 00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:29,841 If only we weren't so remote, we'd have a chance of effecting a rescue. 193 00:23:29,927 --> 00:23:33,582 You said "rescue", General. 194 00:23:33,667 --> 00:23:37,077 That's the answer. Yeah, that's the answer. 195 00:23:40,207 --> 00:23:43,040 (Peters) 'Calling International Rescue. 196 00:23:43,127 --> 00:23:48,406 'Calling International Rescue. This is General Peters, US Army. 197 00:23:48,487 --> 00:23:54,039 'Vital defence weapon in immediate danger. Crew of three trapped.' 198 00:24:00,847 --> 00:24:02,644 (Jeff) Go ahead, John. 199 00:24:02,727 --> 00:24:07,562 'General Peters has just radioed in. They do want our help.' 200 00:24:07,647 --> 00:24:10,764 - We're on our way. - 'Yes, Father.' 201 00:24:10,847 --> 00:24:12,917 Scott, it's action stations. 202 00:24:13,007 --> 00:24:16,443 - 'Thunderbirds are go.' - FAB. 203 00:24:30,087 --> 00:24:32,920 Changing to horizontal flight. 204 00:24:57,527 --> 00:25:01,202 Still no word from that International Rescue outfit. 205 00:25:01,287 --> 00:25:04,006 I'm certain they're doing their best, sir. 206 00:25:04,087 --> 00:25:07,602 Yeah, but I'm worried about those guys down there. 207 00:25:10,647 --> 00:25:15,562 International Rescue Space Station, have you had any more information? 208 00:25:15,647 --> 00:25:20,357 This machine fell into a crater some 300 feet in depth. 209 00:25:20,447 --> 00:25:22,597 It's a blazing inferno. 210 00:25:22,687 --> 00:25:28,159 The machine weighs some 500 tons, it's on its side and can't move. 211 00:25:28,247 --> 00:25:33,605 Since we don't know much about this crater, Brains should be here. 212 00:25:37,207 --> 00:25:38,765 Go ahead, Scott. 213 00:25:38,847 --> 00:25:44,046 'Latest information says we need Thunderbird 2 carrying Pod Five. 214 00:25:44,127 --> 00:25:47,085 - 'And we'll need Brains.' - Right, Scott. 215 00:25:47,167 --> 00:25:51,683 - 0K, Virgil. Brains. You heard him. - We're on our way. 216 00:26:35,327 --> 00:26:37,716 Selecting Pod Five. 217 00:27:12,207 --> 00:27:14,767 OK, Brains, here we go. 218 00:28:31,127 --> 00:28:33,800 How's the cooling plant standing up? 219 00:28:33,887 --> 00:28:38,881 I checked, and she'll only hold out a couple more hours. 220 00:28:38,967 --> 00:28:43,040 How long will the hull stand up to that heat? 221 00:28:43,127 --> 00:28:46,483 General Peters, sir, there's a call for you. 222 00:28:51,367 --> 00:28:56,077 Thunderbird 1 to General Peters. I'll be with you in four minutes. 223 00:28:56,167 --> 00:28:59,477 (Peters) 'It can't be too soon for us, pal.' 224 00:28:59,567 --> 00:29:02,764 The heat from that crater is fantastic. 225 00:29:02,847 --> 00:29:05,520 You're gonna find it tough going. 226 00:29:09,687 --> 00:29:14,317 The temperature's rising. There's some smoke getting in. 227 00:29:16,607 --> 00:29:19,679 The hull has cracked. She'll break up. 228 00:29:19,767 --> 00:29:23,362 Start the air purifier and plug those fractures. 229 00:29:23,447 --> 00:29:27,042 I'll increase the cooling plant, try and cool the walls. 230 00:29:46,047 --> 00:29:50,199 General Peters, is there any news from the trapped men? 231 00:29:50,287 --> 00:29:54,599 I'm afraid not. Their radio failed 10 minutes ago. 232 00:30:00,807 --> 00:30:04,561 (Coughs) Can you increase the air purifying system? 233 00:30:05,647 --> 00:30:10,880 The exhaust fan's at full power. The cooling plant's at full stretch. 234 00:30:10,967 --> 00:30:14,676 Let's hope it holds. How is that crack, Johnny? 235 00:30:14,767 --> 00:30:19,682 These soaked rags are helping, but the heat is terrific. 236 00:30:19,767 --> 00:30:23,362 Keep at it. We've got to hold on. 237 00:30:23,447 --> 00:30:26,757 General, how long can these fellows hold out? 238 00:30:26,847 --> 00:30:30,635 They've got full air conditioning and a cooling plant, 239 00:30:30,727 --> 00:30:33,480 but it can't last more than two hours. 240 00:30:33,567 --> 00:30:38,687 0ther members of our team will be arriving soon with equipment. 241 00:30:38,767 --> 00:30:44,763 Meanwhile, I'll set up our remote TV camera to see what's going on. 242 00:30:47,967 --> 00:30:51,004 Thunderbird 1, how does it look? 243 00:30:51,087 --> 00:30:53,681 (Scott) 'I'm sending the camera down.' 244 00:30:53,767 --> 00:30:57,760 - We'll see what we're up against. - 'Right, Scott.' 245 00:31:16,447 --> 00:31:18,563 Hey, that thing will burn up. 246 00:31:18,647 --> 00:31:19,796 'It's 0K.' 247 00:31:19,887 --> 00:31:24,836 The camera is specially constructed to withstand extreme heat. 248 00:31:30,087 --> 00:31:32,999 Good. It's working fine. 249 00:31:43,527 --> 00:31:48,317 Thunderbird 1. Virgil here. Landed at rescue zone. What's next? 250 00:31:48,407 --> 00:31:50,875 (Scott) 'Tell Brains to stand by. 251 00:31:50,967 --> 00:31:54,437 - 'This is a tough one.' - Right. 252 00:32:09,527 --> 00:32:11,483 This is hopeless. 253 00:32:11,567 --> 00:32:15,242 The heat makes the rags catch fire. 254 00:32:15,327 --> 00:32:18,717 (Coughing) At least it stops some of the smoke. 255 00:32:18,807 --> 00:32:23,756 Gee...this heat's... getting unbearable... 256 00:32:31,967 --> 00:32:37,041 What's keeping those guys? It's about time we had some action. 257 00:32:37,127 --> 00:32:41,200 It's a tough thing we're asking them to do. 258 00:33:02,767 --> 00:33:04,962 Look, Brains, what's that? 259 00:33:05,047 --> 00:33:09,484 Er...that's it. That confirms it. 260 00:33:09,567 --> 00:33:11,000 Well? 261 00:33:11,087 --> 00:33:16,241 Way back in the past, this must have been an open-cast mine. 262 00:33:16,327 --> 00:33:20,684 When it was exhausted, a large crater would have been left. 263 00:33:20,767 --> 00:33:26,364 And it was used as a dump for equipment after the Second World War. 264 00:33:26,447 --> 00:33:28,199 I don't get it. 265 00:33:28,287 --> 00:33:33,520 I'll show you on this diagram I've drawn... 266 00:33:33,607 --> 00:33:35,518 The pit was filled in 267 00:33:35,607 --> 00:33:39,839 and over the years a new crust of topsoil has formed. 268 00:33:39,927 --> 00:33:43,840 Spontaneous combustion caused a slow smouldering fire, 269 00:33:43,927 --> 00:33:47,044 consuming the dumped equipment. 270 00:33:47,127 --> 00:33:52,155 The weight of the Sidewinder caused the thin crust of topsoil 271 00:33:52,247 --> 00:33:55,444 to collapse at its weakest point. 272 00:33:55,527 --> 00:33:58,644 We have to remove the remainder of the crust 273 00:33:58,727 --> 00:34:03,164 so the Sidewinder can be dragged up the side of the pit. 274 00:34:42,487 --> 00:34:44,921 (Virgil) I'm at the bottom, Scott. 275 00:34:45,007 --> 00:34:47,441 (Scott) 'Can you see the Sidewinder?' 276 00:34:47,527 --> 00:34:50,325 No, the smoke is too dense. 277 00:34:50,407 --> 00:34:54,878 It's like the inside of a blast furnace down here. 278 00:34:54,967 --> 00:34:57,686 I'm starting to lay charges. 279 00:34:58,567 --> 00:35:02,921 (Scott) '0K, General, you can get clear, Virgil's at the bottom.' 280 00:35:03,007 --> 00:35:05,567 But how can you get him out? 281 00:35:05,647 --> 00:35:11,563 We have a machine we call the Mole. Scott is about to operate it. 282 00:35:11,647 --> 00:35:14,764 You'll see it in action. 283 00:35:31,607 --> 00:35:36,635 Thunderbird 2 from Mole, proceeding to drilling position. 284 00:35:57,927 --> 00:36:00,680 The cooling plant... 285 00:36:00,767 --> 00:36:05,887 has...has eight...minutes reserve... 286 00:36:05,967 --> 00:36:08,925 I can't...I can't...breathe... 287 00:36:09,007 --> 00:36:11,646 Frank, hang on, boy! 288 00:36:14,927 --> 00:36:19,557 Mole from Virgil. One more charge to lay, Scott. 289 00:36:19,647 --> 00:36:21,478 Good. Be right with you. 290 00:36:44,007 --> 00:36:49,718 Thunderbird 2 from Mole. Burrowing at 70 degree angle. 291 00:36:49,807 --> 00:36:52,595 - Do you read me? - 'Loud and clear.' 292 00:36:53,987 --> 00:36:56,076 Turn right, four degrees. 293 00:36:56,167 --> 00:36:58,522 'Four degrees. FAB.' 294 00:37:01,047 --> 00:37:02,799 Turn made. 295 00:37:03,927 --> 00:37:06,316 I've come up against an obstruction. 296 00:37:06,407 --> 00:37:12,084 It's hard-core granite, Scott. Detour two degrees left, 297 00:37:12,167 --> 00:37:15,603 - 'then return to original course.' - FAB. 298 00:37:17,407 --> 00:37:20,319 Mole from Virgil. Final charge laid. 299 00:37:20,407 --> 00:37:23,160 (Scott) '0K, Virgil. Approaching side of crater.' 300 00:37:28,807 --> 00:37:32,959 Three degrees left, Scott, and you're there. 301 00:37:33,047 --> 00:37:34,639 Thanks, Brains. 302 00:37:36,567 --> 00:37:41,322 It's running much easier now. We'll be in the pit in a few seconds. 303 00:37:41,407 --> 00:37:46,117 Fine, Scott. Ready to detonate explosives on your instructions. 304 00:37:55,007 --> 00:37:56,759 Emerging into crater. 305 00:38:15,207 --> 00:38:17,641 (Scott) '0K, Virgil, come aboard.' 306 00:38:17,727 --> 00:38:20,446 OK, Scott, approaching you now. 307 00:38:29,087 --> 00:38:32,079 (Scott) 'Thunderbird 2 Lab from Mole. Virgil aboard.' 308 00:38:32,167 --> 00:38:34,283 Right, prepare to withdraw. 309 00:38:34,367 --> 00:38:36,927 OK, Brains. Ready, Virgil? 310 00:38:37,007 --> 00:38:39,396 (Virgil) 'Taking up rear cabin position now.' 311 00:38:39,487 --> 00:38:41,557 Operating reverse motors. 312 00:39:42,247 --> 00:39:46,638 (Scott) '0K, Brains, we're clear of the area. Go ahead.' 313 00:39:46,727 --> 00:39:49,799 Detonating charges...now! 314 00:39:54,087 --> 00:39:58,160 What are they trying to do, blow us out of here? 315 00:40:03,687 --> 00:40:07,600 0nly a few more minutes till the cooling plant packs up. 316 00:40:09,647 --> 00:40:15,802 What's holding you guys up? My men have less than two minutes left. 317 00:40:15,887 --> 00:40:18,685 We're doing the best we can, General. 318 00:40:18,767 --> 00:40:23,158 Lab to Recovery Vehicle 0ne. Are you in position, Virgil? 319 00:40:23,247 --> 00:40:24,726 Ready, Brains. 320 00:40:26,847 --> 00:40:30,806 Recovery Vehicle 0ne - power 0K. 321 00:40:30,887 --> 00:40:34,846 Remote Control Vehicle Two - operation positive. 322 00:40:34,927 --> 00:40:36,724 Moving out...now! 323 00:41:19,087 --> 00:41:21,521 Ready to fire magnetic lines. 324 00:41:21,607 --> 00:41:26,920 Remote guidance - seven left, four right. 325 00:41:37,847 --> 00:41:41,237 This is it. We're breaking up. 326 00:41:44,567 --> 00:41:49,402 Electro-magnets in position. Vehicle engines in transmission. 327 00:42:03,087 --> 00:42:05,555 Hey! We're moving. 328 00:42:05,647 --> 00:42:07,205 We're moving! 329 00:42:32,167 --> 00:42:34,283 The Remote Control Vehicle's skidding. 330 00:43:03,607 --> 00:43:08,123 One of the lines has failed. I'll try it again. 331 00:43:17,007 --> 00:43:20,886 Firing again. Let's hope it's not damaged. 332 00:43:25,807 --> 00:43:28,719 Line in place. Starting motors again. 333 00:44:36,266 --> 00:44:37,966 [[[ 334 00:45:10,967 --> 00:45:13,606 We're safe. 335 00:45:13,687 --> 00:45:16,360 It's a miracle. 336 00:45:16,447 --> 00:45:19,405 They've got us out of the pit. 337 00:45:31,887 --> 00:45:34,003 How you doin', fella? 338 00:45:34,087 --> 00:45:39,366 Just great, mister. You must be the guy who hauled us out. 339 00:45:39,447 --> 00:45:43,122 0ne of them. The others are about to leave. 340 00:45:43,207 --> 00:45:46,005 - You saved our lives. - He's right. 341 00:45:46,087 --> 00:45:48,840 Forget it. I'm glad we could help. 342 00:45:48,927 --> 00:45:52,317 How about the other man? Guess he's out cold. 343 00:45:52,407 --> 00:45:54,363 (Sweeney) He'll be 0K. 344 00:45:54,447 --> 00:45:57,484 I guess he'd have liked to have been awake, 345 00:45:57,567 --> 00:46:01,640 so I'll say it for him. Thanks. Thanks for all of us. 346 00:46:04,447 --> 00:46:07,678 Scott from Thunderbird 2. I'm about to lift off. 347 00:46:07,767 --> 00:46:10,725 - See you back at base. - 'FAB.' 348 00:46:27,487 --> 00:46:32,402 Sidewinder's saved and no casualties. What can I do to thank you? 349 00:46:32,487 --> 00:46:38,278 If you want to help, make sure no-one tracks our aircraft. 350 00:46:38,367 --> 00:46:41,723 It's vital our operation remains a closely guarded secret. 351 00:46:41,807 --> 00:46:44,526 That's the least we can do. 352 00:46:44,607 --> 00:46:47,075 - Thanks. - Thank Y0U. 353 00:46:47,167 --> 00:46:53,402 Boy! What I'd give to have those guys in my force.