Thunderbird 6

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Thunderbird 6 movie poster.

Movie (1968)

Starring:
Joan Hughes (uncredited; pilot of the real Thunderbird 6)

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Note: This is an animated film. The aircraft shown in it are therefore not actual aircraft, however, where a reasonable depiction of an actual aircraft has been created, it has been identified as best as possible.


de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth

Reg. G-ANFM, a de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth built in 1941 by Morris Motors Ltd, c/n 83604.
Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.
Christened Thunderbird 6, she's appearing only in this work.
This movie is melting :

  • the real aircraft (stunt scenes and so handled by Joan Hughes, a former World War II ferry pilot);
Thunderbirds-6 aerobatics.jpg
  • a puppet-size version used in the close-ups;
  • a radio-controlled model seen landing over the Motorway;
The radio-controlled model.
  • a miniature version on the roof of Skyship One (a flying pontoon).


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