"International Rescue, if only I knew their secrets. I would be the wealthiest man in the World".
The Hood about to contact Kyrano telepathically.
Jeff informs Kyrano that Tin-Tin will arrive at Tracy Island on Friday.
Kyrano collapses under the influence of The Hood.
"When does International Rescue start operating!?".
"International Rescue are ready to start... Operating!".
Fireflash preparing to take-off.
Tin-Tin prepares to board Fireflashes maiden flight.
"Perfect, enough explosives to smash the atomic reactor. If this doesn't bring International Rescue on the scene, nothing will".
"You may now unfasten your safety belts, and smoke if you wish".
"I would just like you to know... that a bomb has been placed in the Fireflash that has just taken-off".
The Hood takes off his mask.
Norman informs Captain Hanson about the bomb.
Meanwhile, up in Thunderbird 5...
...John Tracy monitors the developing situation.
Jeff remembers his Moon rocket...
Jeff reads the "cable" he received.
Fireflash flies over London Airport for a X-Ray shot of its wings.
The X-Ray image is taken.
With the image on the display, they search for the bomb.
"There it is! This is no hoax!".
John's still listening in...
John reports his findings to Jeff.
Bob Meddings explains his plan to Norman.
Norman is informed that several TX-204s are in vicinity.
Meanwhile, the crew of a TX-204 helping a pilot in target practice.
"I joined the Air Force for adventure, not to tow targets around all day".
The TX-204 releasing a "dummy" plane for target practice.
A UN10 Fighter Jet moving in to destroy the "dummy" plane.
The "dummy" plane being destroyed.
Scott informs Jeff he will arrive at London Airport in 40 minutes.
The TX-204 preparing to take-off.
Bob Meddings on board the TX-204.
The TX-204 and Fireflash.
Meddings preparing to board Fireflash.
Meddings being winched towards Fireflash...
Meddings directly beneath Fireflash.
Meddings about to board Fireflash.
Meddings aboard Fireflash.
Meddings grabs onto what he thinks is a solid railing...
...but it's no good! Meddings parachuting to safety
What's that, on radar, approaching from the north-east?
Two-minute warning: Thunderbird 1, approaching!
"Just as I thought. International Rescue are arriving on the scene, part 2 of my plan is about to commence, *Evil Laughter*".
Thunderbird 1 lands at Runway 29.
The Airport Police preventing photography of Thunderbird 1.
"Now to make sure no one takes photographs of Thunderbird 1. Except for me of course *Evil Laughter*".
Scott informing Virgil that he'll need the Elevator Cars.
The Hood taking photos of the cockpit of Thunderbird 1.
The Hood fleeing the area in a Police Car.
Thunderbird 2 lands at London Airport.
Elavator Car 1 leaving Pod 3.
Scott informing Penelope about the situation.
Elavator Cars on Runway 29.
Fireflash about to make its first landing attempt.
The Crash Tenders being sent onto Runway 29.
Elevator Cars speeding down Runway 29.
The first landing attempt...
...goes wrong when Elevator Car 3 goes out of control...
...and crashes into a parked plane.
The fourth Elevator Car arrives.
Fireflash beginning its second landing attempt.
Elevator Car 1 holding up the front of the plane.
Fireflash firing its reverse thrusters.
An Elevator Car catching fire.
Virgil's Elevator Car goes out of control.
Virgil's Elevator Car flips over.
The Hood's bomb almost slips out of place.
Fireflash comes to a stop on Runway 29.
The bomb almost detonates after slipping out of place.
The Crash Tenders arrive at the crash site.
Parker and Penelope pursue The Hood.
The Hood gets blown off the road.
"My pictures! They're ruined! Someone will pay for this, International Rescue have not heard the last of me!"
Tin-Tin, now arrived at Tracy Island.
Jeff initiating Operation Cover Up.
Jeff talks to Kyrano's Doctor.
Jeff reads a newspaper about the rescue.
Jeff shakes the Doctor's hand.
"Boys, I think we're in business".