1 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:15,550 'Thunderbirds are go! ' 2 00:03:11,280 --> 00:03:16,354 Just look at that. It's like a monster from another planet. 3 00:03:16,440 --> 00:03:19,159 Nothing can stand in its way. 4 00:03:52,840 --> 00:03:58,517 Sidewinder to Watchdog. Jungle test complete. How did it look? 5 00:04:01,280 --> 00:04:07,389 She looked just fine. What a machine. How did she handle? 6 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:13,669 - Like a breeze. Nothing can stop us. - Fine. That wraps up the tests. 7 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:17,355 The relief crew is on its way by Helijet. 8 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:21,558 I want you boys to know you've done a swell job. 9 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:25,918 Thanks, sir. It'll be good to have a rest. 10 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:30,471 Head for the rendezvous point and the Helijet. 11 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:34,599 Rendezvous it is, sir. Sidewinder out. 12 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:38,559 That's it, boys. Trials are over. 13 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:45,034 Sidewinder is just what the army needs for these bush-fire wars. 14 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:48,749 Now we can get to the trouble spots. 15 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:52,469 Any word from the relief crew, Ralph? 16 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:56,599 - The Helijet is heading there now. - Great. 17 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:59,638 Captain, take us back to base. 18 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:17,238 I'll be glad to get back to base. 19 00:05:17,320 --> 00:05:21,836 Three weeks in this tin can isn't my idea of fun. 20 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:24,718 It hasn't been too bad. 21 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:28,395 Nothing but steaming jungle every day could drive a guy nuts. 22 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:32,109 We can have a long rest now. 23 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:37,115 The relief crew can take this beauty back. 24 00:06:38,240 --> 00:06:43,030 Watchdog to Sidewinder. Do you read me? 25 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,472 General Peters, the Sidewinder, it's gone - disappeared. 26 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:55,118 What? 27 00:06:57,520 --> 00:07:00,193 Get back there, Captain, and fast. 28 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:13,874 I can't see for the smoke. 29 00:07:13,960 --> 00:07:15,916 Wait... there's a hole. 30 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:21,910 Watchdog to Sidewinder. Do you read me? 31 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:24,878 Come in, Sidewinder. 32 00:07:26,920 --> 00:07:33,439 'This is Watchdog. Can you hear me? Come in, Sidewinder.' 33 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:40,910 - They must be out cold. - I hope that's all. 34 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:44,549 - 'Watchdog, this is Helijet.' - Go ahead, Helijet. 35 00:07:44,640 --> 00:07:47,950 'We're at the rendezvous. No sign of Sidewinder.' 36 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:52,397 There's been some trouble. Head for reference two-seven immediately. 37 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:55,438 We'll need your assistance. Watchdog out. 38 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:57,954 What can we do? 39 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:01,476 I'll try and reach Sidewinder again. 40 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:06,588 'This is Watchdog. Come in, Sidewinder. Acknowledge. 41 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:09,274 'Come in, Sidewinder.' 42 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:16,194 - Frank? Johnny? - Hey, what hit me? 43 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:18,919 'This is Watchdog. Do you read me? ' 44 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:21,833 Watchdog, this is Sidewinder. 45 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:23,672 Sweeney, you're 0K? 46 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:25,432 Yeah, a few bruises, 47 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:27,397 but we're in one piece. 48 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:32,235 Thank heavens you're safe. How does it look down there? 49 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:35,630 We've tipped over on our side and can't move. 50 00:08:35,720 --> 00:08:37,711 (Peters) 'How deep are you? ' 51 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:41,711 General, we're 300 feet down. 52 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:45,634 300 feet! Well... what do we do? 53 00:08:45,720 --> 00:08:50,077 The Sidewinder weighs 500 tons. We'll need some heavy lifting-gear. 54 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:52,913 But this is the middle of nowhere. 55 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:55,639 It would take weeks to get equipment. 56 00:08:55,720 --> 00:09:00,669 I'll have to move the 'copter clear. The heat is building up. 57 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:03,718 - We can't hover here. - 0K, Captain. 58 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:12,828 Get her down beside the crater. 59 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:15,388 The Helijet should be here soon. 60 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:17,869 Yeah, let's hope it works. 61 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:47,398 This is Helijet. What's up, General? 62 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:49,835 (Peters) 'Stop your engines and disembark.' 63 00:09:49,920 --> 00:09:54,198 I'll fill you in on the details... 0K, Ralph, let's go. 64 00:09:54,280 --> 00:09:56,874 Turn off the motors, Captain. 65 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:02,836 I'd like to know how we got here. 66 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:05,673 The ground just opened and swallowed us. 67 00:10:05,760 --> 00:10:08,354 Yeah, but how do we get out? 68 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:11,352 This whole pit seems to be on fire. 69 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:15,228 The automatic cooling plant has switched on. 70 00:10:15,320 --> 00:10:20,269 The atomic reactor needs refuelling. It won't hold out for ever. 71 00:10:20,960 --> 00:10:23,428 (General) Now, here's the situation - 72 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:26,557 the Sidewinder is on its side. 73 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:29,200 Can't we haul it out? 74 00:10:29,280 --> 00:10:33,637 Talk sense, Lieutenant. It weighs 500 tons. 75 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:37,872 No equipment can get here for two weeks. 76 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:40,793 What about the 'copter and Helijet? 77 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:44,077 We're talking about the Sidewinder, not some field car. 78 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:48,119 I think we should go down there and look. 79 00:10:48,200 --> 00:10:52,955 But that would be suicide. That pit is an inferno. 80 00:10:53,040 --> 00:10:58,114 One of the 'copters could lower me down to assess the situation. 81 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:00,555 I don't know. 82 00:11:00,640 --> 00:11:04,076 It's too dangerous. You could be burned alive. 83 00:11:04,160 --> 00:11:09,075 If we don't do something soon, the Sidewinder crew will be... 84 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:11,879 Very well, Lieutenant. 85 00:11:11,960 --> 00:11:16,590 Make arrangements with the Helijet pilot. And... thanks. 86 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:21,472 Atomic reactor operating at normal, Colonel. 87 00:11:21,560 --> 00:11:24,313 Let's hope it stays that way. 88 00:11:24,400 --> 00:11:26,436 'Sidewinder from Helijet.' 89 00:11:26,520 --> 00:11:30,308 Lieutenant Meade here. Sidewinder, I'm going to attempt reconnaissance. 90 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:33,153 What's the temperature outside the machine? 91 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:38,951 The gauge reads 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't try it. You'll fry. 92 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:41,873 If we had protective clothing... 93 00:11:41,960 --> 00:11:47,592 His oxygen mask will help him breathe. But it won't keep him cool. 94 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:50,752 Switching over to Lieutenant Meade, sir. 95 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:56,119 Connect it to the tannoy. I want us all to listen carefully. 96 00:11:56,200 --> 00:12:00,512 Meade won't get much time to talk. We must hear him. 97 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:06,120 OK, let's go. 98 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:08,270 Yes, sir. I'll be waiting. 99 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:13,559 Fine. When I yell, you get me out of there fast. 100 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:24,035 There goes a brave man, Ralph. 101 00:12:52,120 --> 00:12:54,190 (Meade) 'Lower away.' 102 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:20,994 (Meade) 'I'm 50 feet down now. Still no sign of Sidewinder, Charlie. 103 00:13:21,080 --> 00:13:25,278 'Gee, it looks a real inferno down there. 104 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:27,794 'Those guys are in some danger.' 105 00:13:29,320 --> 00:13:31,675 (Bleeping) 106 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:36,315 Go ahead, John. 107 00:13:37,520 --> 00:13:40,796 'I've just picked up some US Army transmissions. 108 00:13:40,880 --> 00:13:44,555 'Their new Sidewinder has fallen into an underground fire. 109 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:47,552 'An officer has gone down to look.' 110 00:13:47,640 --> 00:13:51,030 - Let's hear him. - 'Switching you through now.' 111 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:53,918 (Meade) 'I'm 100 feet down. 112 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:58,790 'I can't see a thing. The smoke is too thick.' 113 00:14:10,560 --> 00:14:12,471 The temperature's rising. 114 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:14,710 Let go more line. 115 00:14:19,800 --> 00:14:22,792 220 feet down. 116 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:33,236 Hold on, Lieutenant. You can make it. 117 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:43,359 270 feet. 118 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:45,396 Jeepers! 119 00:14:45,480 --> 00:14:48,278 My blood seems to be boiling. 120 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:54,117 The smoke's... too thick... 121 00:14:54,200 --> 00:14:58,830 I'm gonna... have to go down all the way... 122 00:14:58,920 --> 00:15:00,876 I'll only have a second. 123 00:15:00,960 --> 00:15:03,554 - 'Be ready, Charlie.' - 0K, sir. 124 00:15:03,640 --> 00:15:06,837 Here we go. 125 00:15:22,720 --> 00:15:24,836 I see it. 126 00:15:26,400 --> 00:15:29,870 Get me up, Charlie... Now! 127 00:15:30,440 --> 00:15:31,919 Aargh! 128 00:15:51,640 --> 00:15:53,437 Here he comes. 129 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:59,869 Get a stretcher - hurry! 130 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:04,556 We should monitor this frequency. The situation could get desperate. 131 00:16:04,640 --> 00:16:08,315 Why don't I go and see if they want help? 132 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:11,597 - It wouldn't take long. - No, Scott. 133 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:16,834 For all we know the army might be engaged on a top secret operation. 134 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:19,036 - John? - Yes, Father. 135 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:23,989 'I want you to keep this frequency clear. Scott will be on standby.' 136 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:25,354 FAB. 137 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:28,512 Scott, get Thunderbird 1 ready for launching. 138 00:16:28,600 --> 00:16:29,953 On my way. 139 00:16:30,040 --> 00:16:34,477 If the Army need our help, we won't keep them waiting. 140 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:41,992 We... we could do it, sir... 141 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:45,914 Take it easy, Lieutenant. You're in a bad way. 142 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,399 I'll be 0K. 143 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:49,948 Get a line... 144 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:53,032 Haul it upright... 145 00:16:53,120 --> 00:16:55,839 Get him into the shade. 146 00:16:55,920 --> 00:16:57,831 Yes, sir. See to it. 147 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:01,069 I'll fix the line. 148 00:17:01,160 --> 00:17:04,038 This isn't your kind of job, sir. 149 00:17:04,120 --> 00:17:07,795 - There's no time to argue. - No-one's arguing, sir. 150 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:10,314 I'm best equipped to succeed. 151 00:17:10,400 --> 00:17:12,789 He's right, Ralph. 152 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:15,838 You'll be needed here by the radio 153 00:17:15,920 --> 00:17:20,550 to give instructions to Sidewinder, if we can get it upright. 154 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:23,916 Atomic reactor down 20 points. 155 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:28,835 Down 20?! That means the cooling plant is under-strength. 156 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:31,639 We'll be warming up from now on. 157 00:17:31,720 --> 00:17:36,430 'Sidewinder, this is Reynolds. I'm coming down with a line.' 158 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:41,719 The temperature outside is up to 265 degrees. 159 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:45,918 'I'll have to work fast. We need to haul you upright.' 160 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:49,629 Great. Then maybe we can climb out of here. 161 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,874 '0K, Charlie, let's go.' 162 00:18:37,400 --> 00:18:39,516 (Reynolds) '150 feet. Speed it up. 163 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:42,433 'The shorter time I'm down here the better.' 164 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:57,359 'Hold it... 165 00:18:57,440 --> 00:18:59,556 'I'm 300 feet down.' 166 00:18:59,640 --> 00:19:01,710 Can you reach the Sidewinder? 167 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:06,032 I don't know. I can't see much. 168 00:19:08,680 --> 00:19:11,558 Move it over, Charlie. Straight ahead. 169 00:19:11,640 --> 00:19:14,996 'Slow and easy, until I yell.' 170 00:19:23,360 --> 00:19:28,593 - I'm ten yards away. - Reynolds, are you 0K? 171 00:19:29,840 --> 00:19:32,035 OK... 172 00:20:05,960 --> 00:20:09,794 OK... winch up... AARGH! 173 00:20:09,880 --> 00:20:11,996 Come on, get him up! 174 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:13,354 AARGH! 175 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:31,717 He's still alive. 176 00:20:39,080 --> 00:20:43,312 Drop the new line as close to us as you can. 177 00:20:43,400 --> 00:20:45,960 Then get these two to base hospital. 178 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:49,794 - 'And make it fast.' - Yes, sir. 179 00:21:07,360 --> 00:21:10,511 - Hitch the cable. - Right, General. 180 00:21:15,120 --> 00:21:19,079 Thanks to Reynolds, we'll soon be out of here, boys. 181 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:30,594 'This is Helijet. Heading for base hospital, General.' 182 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:33,911 Right. Use all speed. 183 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:36,230 Those boys need attention. 184 00:21:36,320 --> 00:21:38,550 OK, Captain, get moving. 185 00:21:38,640 --> 00:21:41,871 We've got to get the Sidewinder up. 186 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:47,071 The line's broken. 187 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:49,196 But did we make it? 188 00:22:55,520 --> 00:23:00,753 Sidewinder from Watchdog. What is your attitude? 189 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:02,910 (Sweeney) 'It's no good, General. 190 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:07,551 'We're back on our side again. It was a good try.' 191 00:23:07,640 --> 00:23:11,030 I'll go down there and try again. 192 00:23:11,120 --> 00:23:13,270 I don't like it, Ralph. 193 00:23:13,360 --> 00:23:18,992 Two brave men have been badly injured. I can't risk another life. 194 00:23:19,080 --> 00:23:23,437 We must keep trying, General. Three men are trapped down there. 195 00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:29,834 If only we weren't so remote, we'd have a chance of effecting a rescue. 196 00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:32,275 You said "rescue", General. 197 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:37,070 That's the answer. Yeah, that's the answer. 198 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:43,033 (Peters) 'Calling International Rescue. 199 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:48,399 'Calling International Rescue. This is General Peters, US Army. 200 00:23:48,480 --> 00:23:54,032 'Vital defence weapon in immediate danger. Crew of three trapped.' 201 00:23:54,120 --> 00:23:56,634 (Bleeping) 202 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,637 (Jeff) Go ahead, John. 203 00:24:02,720 --> 00:24:07,555 'General Peters has just radioed in. They do want our help.' 204 00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:10,757 - We're on our way. - 'Yes, Father.' 205 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:12,910 Scott, it's action stations. 206 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:16,436 - 'Thunderbirds are go.' - FAB. 207 00:24:30,080 --> 00:24:32,913 Changing to horizontal flight. 208 00:24:57,520 --> 00:25:01,195 Still no word from that International Rescue outfit. 209 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:03,999 I'm certain they're doing their best, sir. 210 00:25:04,080 --> 00:25:07,595 Yeah, but I'm worried about those guys down there. 211 00:25:10,640 --> 00:25:15,555 International Rescue Space Station, have you had any more information? 212 00:25:15,640 --> 00:25:20,350 This machine fell into a crater some 300 feet in depth. 213 00:25:20,440 --> 00:25:22,590 It's a blazing inferno. 214 00:25:22,680 --> 00:25:28,152 The machine weighs some 500 tons, it's on its side and can't move. 215 00:25:28,240 --> 00:25:33,598 Since we don't know much about this crater, Brains should be here. 216 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:35,591 (Bleeping) 217 00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:38,758 Go ahead, Scott. 218 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:44,039 'Latest information says we need Thunderbird 2 carrying Pod Five. 219 00:25:44,120 --> 00:25:47,078 - 'And we'll need Brains.' - Right, Scott. 220 00:25:47,160 --> 00:25:51,676 - 0K, Virgil. Brains. You heard him. - We're on our way. 221 00:26:35,320 --> 00:26:37,709 Selecting Pod Five. 222 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,760 OK, Brains, here we go. 223 00:28:31,120 --> 00:28:33,793 How's the cooling plant standing up? 224 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:38,874 I checked, and she'll only hold out a couple more hours. 225 00:28:38,960 --> 00:28:43,033 How long will the hull stand up to that heat? 226 00:28:43,120 --> 00:28:46,476 General Peters, sir, there's a call for you. 227 00:28:51,360 --> 00:28:56,070 Thunderbird 1 to General Peters. I'll be with you in four minutes. 228 00:28:56,160 --> 00:28:59,470 (Peters) 'It can't be too soon for us, pal.' 229 00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:02,757 The heat from that crater is fantastic. 230 00:29:02,840 --> 00:29:05,513 You're gonna find it tough going. 231 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:14,310 The temperature's rising. There's some smoke getting in. 232 00:29:16,600 --> 00:29:19,672 The hull has cracked. She'll break up. 233 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:23,355 Start the air purifier and plug those fractures. 234 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:27,035 I'll increase the cooling plant, try and cool the walls. 235 00:29:46,040 --> 00:29:50,192 General Peters, is there any news from the trapped men? 236 00:29:50,280 --> 00:29:54,592 I'm afraid not. Their radio failed 10 minutes ago. 237 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:04,554 (Coughs) Can you increase the air purifying system? 238 00:30:05,640 --> 00:30:10,873 The exhaust fan's at full power. The cooling plant's at full stretch. 239 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:14,669 Let's hope it holds. How is that crack, Johnny? 240 00:30:14,760 --> 00:30:19,675 These soaked rags are helping, but the heat is terrific. 241 00:30:19,760 --> 00:30:23,355 Keep at it. We've got to hold on. 242 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:26,750 General, how long can these fellows hold out? 243 00:30:26,840 --> 00:30:30,628 They've got full air conditioning and a cooling plant, 244 00:30:30,720 --> 00:30:33,473 but it can't last more than two hours. 245 00:30:33,560 --> 00:30:38,680 0ther members of our team will be arriving soon with equipment. 246 00:30:38,760 --> 00:30:44,756 Meanwhile, I'll set up our remote TV camera to see what's going on. 247 00:30:47,960 --> 00:30:50,997 Thunderbird 1, how does it look? 248 00:30:51,080 --> 00:30:53,674 (Scott) 'I'm sending the camera down.' 249 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:57,753 - We'll see what we're up against. - 'Right, Scott.' 250 00:31:16,440 --> 00:31:18,556 Hey, that thing will burn up. 251 00:31:18,640 --> 00:31:19,789 'It's 0K.' 252 00:31:19,880 --> 00:31:24,829 The camera is specially constructed to withstand extreme heat. 253 00:31:30,080 --> 00:31:32,992 Good. It's working fine. 254 00:31:43,520 --> 00:31:48,310 Thunderbird 1. Virgil here. Landed at rescue zone. What's next? 255 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,868 (Scott) 'Tell Brains to stand by. 256 00:31:50,960 --> 00:31:54,430 - 'This is a tough one.' - Right. 257 00:32:09,520 --> 00:32:11,476 This is hopeless. 258 00:32:11,560 --> 00:32:15,235 The heat makes the rags catch fire. 259 00:32:15,320 --> 00:32:18,710 (Coughing) At least it stops some of the smoke. 260 00:32:18,800 --> 00:32:23,749 Gee... this heat's... getting unbearable... 261 00:32:31,960 --> 00:32:37,034 What's keeping those guys? It's about time we had some action. 262 00:32:37,120 --> 00:32:41,193 It's a tough thing we're asking them to do. 263 00:33:02,760 --> 00:33:04,955 Look, Brains, what's that? 264 00:33:05,040 --> 00:33:09,477 Er... that's it. That confirms it. 265 00:33:09,560 --> 00:33:10,993 Well? 266 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:16,234 Way back in the past, this must have been an open-cast mine. 267 00:33:16,320 --> 00:33:20,677 When it was exhausted, a large crater would have been left. 268 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:26,357 And it was used as a dump for equipment after the Second World War. 269 00:33:26,440 --> 00:33:28,192 I don't get it. 270 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:33,513 I'll show you on this diagram I've drawn... 271 00:33:33,600 --> 00:33:35,511 The pit was filled in 272 00:33:35,600 --> 00:33:39,832 and over the years a new crust of topsoil has formed. 273 00:33:39,920 --> 00:33:43,833 Spontaneous combustion caused a slow smouldering fire, 274 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:47,037 consuming the dumped equipment. 275 00:33:47,120 --> 00:33:52,148 The weight of the Sidewinder caused the thin crust of topsoil 276 00:33:52,240 --> 00:33:55,437 to collapse at its weakest point. 277 00:33:55,520 --> 00:33:58,637 We have to remove the remainder of the crust 278 00:33:58,720 --> 00:34:03,157 so the Sidewinder can be dragged up the side of the pit. 279 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:44,914 (Virgil) I'm at the bottom, Scott. 280 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:47,434 (Scott) 'Can you see the Sidewinder? ' 281 00:34:47,520 --> 00:34:50,318 No, the smoke is too dense. 282 00:34:50,400 --> 00:34:54,871 It's like the inside of a blast furnace down here. 283 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:57,679 I'm starting to lay charges. 284 00:34:57,760 --> 00:35:02,914 (Scott) '0K, General, you can get clear, Virgil's at the bottom.' 285 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:05,560 But how can you get him out? 286 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:11,556 We have a machine we call the Mole. Scott is about to operate it. 287 00:35:11,640 --> 00:35:14,757 You'll see it in action. 288 00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:36,628 Thunderbird 2 from Mole, proceeding to drilling position. 289 00:35:57,920 --> 00:36:00,673 The cooling plant... 290 00:36:00,760 --> 00:36:05,880 has... has eight... minutes reserve... 291 00:36:05,960 --> 00:36:08,918 I can't... I can't... breathe... 292 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:11,639 Frank, hang on, boy! 293 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:19,550 Mole from Virgil. One more charge to lay, Scott. 294 00:36:19,640 --> 00:36:21,471 Good. Be right with you. 295 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:49,711 Thunderbird 2 from Mole. Burrowing at 70 degree angle. 296 00:36:49,800 --> 00:36:53,588 - Do you read me? - 'Loud and clear.' 297 00:36:53,680 --> 00:36:56,069 Turn right, four degrees. 298 00:36:56,160 --> 00:36:58,515 'Four degrees. FAB.' 299 00:37:01,040 --> 00:37:02,792 Turn made. 300 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,309 I've come up against an obstruction. 301 00:37:06,400 --> 00:37:12,077 It's hard-core granite, Scott. Detour two degrees left, 302 00:37:12,160 --> 00:37:15,596 - 'then return to original course.' - FAB. 303 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:20,312 Mole from Virgil. Final charge laid. 304 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:23,153 (Scott) '0K, Virgil. Approaching side of crater.' 305 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:32,952 Three degrees left, Scott, and you're there. 306 00:37:33,040 --> 00:37:34,632 Thanks, Brains. 307 00:37:36,560 --> 00:37:41,315 It's running much easier now. We'll be in the pit in a few seconds. 308 00:37:41,400 --> 00:37:46,110 Fine, Scott. Ready to detonate explosives on your instructions. 309 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:56,752 Emerging into crater. 310 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:17,634 (Scott) '0K, Virgil, come aboard.' 311 00:38:17,720 --> 00:38:20,439 OK, Scott, approaching you now. 312 00:38:29,080 --> 00:38:32,072 (Scott) 'Thunderbird 2 Lab from Mole. Virgil aboard.' 313 00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:34,276 Right, prepare to withdraw. 314 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,920 OK, Brains. Ready, Virgil? 315 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:39,389 (Virgil) 'Taking up rear cabin position now.' 316 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,550 Operating reverse motors. 317 00:39:42,240 --> 00:39:46,631 (Scott) '0K, Brains, we're clear of the area. Go ahead.' 318 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:49,792 Detonating charges... now! 319 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:58,153 What are they trying to do, blow us out of here? 320 00:40:03,680 --> 00:40:07,593 0nly a few more minutes till the cooling plant packs up. 321 00:40:09,640 --> 00:40:15,795 What's holding you guys up? My men have less than two minutes left. 322 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:18,678 We're doing the best we can, General. 323 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:23,151 Lab to Recovery Vehicle 0ne. Are you in position, Virgil? 324 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:24,719 Ready, Brains. 325 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:30,799 Recovery Vehicle 0ne - power 0K. 326 00:40:30,880 --> 00:40:34,839 Remote Control Vehicle Two - operation positive. 327 00:40:34,920 --> 00:40:36,717 Moving out... now! 328 00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:21,514 Ready to fire magnetic lines. 329 00:41:21,600 --> 00:41:26,913 Remote guidance - seven left, four right. 330 00:41:37,840 --> 00:41:41,230 This is it. We're breaking up. 331 00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:49,395 Electro-magnets in position. Vehicle engines in transmission. 332 00:42:03,080 --> 00:42:05,548 Hey! We're moving. 333 00:42:05,640 --> 00:42:07,198 We're moving! 334 00:42:32,160 --> 00:42:34,276 The Remote Control Vehicle's skidding. 335 00:43:03,600 --> 00:43:08,116 One of the lines has failed. I'll try it again. 336 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:20,879 Firing again. Let's hope it's not damaged. 337 00:43:25,800 --> 00:43:28,712 Line in place. Starting motors again. 338 00:45:10,960 --> 00:45:13,599 We're safe. 339 00:45:13,680 --> 00:45:16,353 It's a miracle. 340 00:45:16,440 --> 00:45:19,398 They've got us out of the pit. 341 00:45:31,880 --> 00:45:33,996 How you doin', fella? 342 00:45:34,080 --> 00:45:39,359 Just great, mister. You must be the guy who hauled us out. 343 00:45:39,440 --> 00:45:43,115 0ne of them. The others are about to leave. 344 00:45:43,200 --> 00:45:45,998 - You saved our lives. - He's right. 345 00:45:46,080 --> 00:45:48,833 Forget it. I'm glad we could help. 346 00:45:48,920 --> 00:45:52,310 How about the other man? Guess he's out cold. 347 00:45:52,400 --> 00:45:54,356 (Sweeney) He'll be 0K. 348 00:45:54,440 --> 00:45:57,477 I guess he'd have liked to have been awake, 349 00:45:57,560 --> 00:46:01,633 so I'll say it for him. Thanks. Thanks for all of us. 350 00:46:04,440 --> 00:46:07,671 Scott from Thunderbird 2. I'm about to lift off. 351 00:46:07,760 --> 00:46:10,718 - See you back at base. - 'FAB.' 352 00:46:27,480 --> 00:46:32,395 Sidewinder's saved and no casualties. What can I do to thank you? 353 00:46:32,480 --> 00:46:38,271 If you want to help, make sure no-one tracks our aircraft. 354 00:46:38,360 --> 00:46:41,716 It's vital our operation remains a closely guarded secret. 355 00:46:41,800 --> 00:46:44,519 That's the least we can do. 356 00:46:44,600 --> 00:46:47,068 - Thanks. - Thank Y0U. 357 00:46:47,160 --> 00:46:53,395 Boy! What I'd give to have those guys in my force.