This is what I hear every time I see a #SpaceX starship landing.

Thank you SpaceX and Elon Musk for making this a reality in my lifetime.

#ThunderbirdsAreGo #Thunderbirds #Starship

I think a lot about how I grew up in fortuitous windows of #syndication.

First up was #CaptainScarlet (and the Mysterons),* the lesser-known cousin of #Thunderbirds by the Andersons. First aired 1967–68, syndicated on the BBC in the 1990s and dubbed into #HeritageLanguage(s) including Hindi!

I definitely got my first taste of mid-century modern furniture and fashion, a love for Chicago's corn-cob brutalist #MarinaCity, the suspicion of oligopolies, grand narratives of terrorism and cowboy heroism, and the early lesson of 'good doesn't always win' and there are serious consequences and collateral damage inflicted on ordinary people in war. While the main character being immortal turns into 'suicide mission of the week', and there's a lot of dated stereotypes, there's a lot of ground that's covered as a kids show that you probably couldn't get away with now. (The fear in the music still gives me chills).

My favourite takeaway is how it uses mixed media. Live-action effects (like fire and the signature two ring lights) on #puppet-sets. Real objects like clocks. Every 'hand-based' interaction uses filmed hands (#ScottMcCloud describes a similar effect in #UnderstandingComics using naturalism to achieve intimacy). And the credits use an animation style that tells the stories they didn't tell. I love how it all works together as a unit.

*Yes, those Mysterons and that track covered and reimagined by #Portishead.
(This might turn into a series of toots? If so this is 1/n.)

Scored some new yard birds today. #GasHawks #Birding #Thunderbirds

@ramones #Thunderbirds ! Alleen al die geweldige tune... https://youtu.be/BZ6vLfgCVAU?si=ljU0R7AEbOAdzs2X

The action in #MechCadet is good. It's technically impressive. ....Wiiiiiiith maybe one issue: the facial expressions are stiff. The point comes across, but it fells like not enough of the face moves, sometimes.

In some ways, it's like watching the #Thunderbirds marionettes. WHICH, I think is growing on me. Cause then this is kinda like a new #GerryAnderson show. Only CG animated.

#SpecialEffects #Secrets of #Thunderbirds #Models with #BrianJohnson (#StarWars, #Space1999, #Alien)

Using practical demonstrations, Brian lets you in on the tricks of his trade that he developed alongside #DerekMeddings at Gerry and #SylviaAnderson's #APFilms studio on series like '#Supercar', '#FireballXL5', '#Stingray', and 'Thunderbirds'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYwLpWFcKE&ab_channel=Century21Films

#GerryAnderson #SFX #FX #VisualEffects #VisualFX

#FAB Facts: #ThunderbirdTwo is Airworthy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzeS__6UDBc&ab_channel=GerryAnderson

#GerryAnderson #AndersonEntertainment #Thunderbirds #TB2 #Thunderbird2 #Television #BritishTV #BritishTelevision #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SciFiTV #Retro #RetroTV #RetroTelevision #GerryAndersonPodcast

#thunderbirds today. Love my F-16s

Why does my brain want to say @leo is primarily responsible for bringing #Thunderbirds to the US via TechTV, and it was probably the TechTV rebroadcast that gave Parker and Stone the idea for Team America World Police?

This is fantastic. I hope the game goes from strength to strength #netball #thunderbirds
Super Netball evolution primed to spark global revolution at World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/jul/10/super-netball-evolution-primed-to-spark-global-revolution-at-world-cup?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

#Thunderbirds Are Go!

Thunderbirds II
I recently took in an air show at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield California featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds. They are always a thrill to watch and this was the first time that they have flown in the area in a few years.
The Thunderbirds fly to support recruitment and reinforce public confidence in the Air Force.
See the full image here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/thunderbirds-ii-bill-gallagher.html #ThunderbirdsII #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #AirForce #Thunderbirds #Jets #Flying

Air Force Thunderbirds

The US Air Force Thunderbirds are a precision flying team enjoyed by millions every year. The Thunderbirds fly to support recruitment and reinforce public confidence in the Air Force among other things. Here you have 2 F16s, 1 flying inverted directly above the one that is flying upright. See the full image here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/air-force-thunderbirds-bill-gallagher.html #AirForceThunderbirds #BillGallagherPhotography #AYearForArt #BuyIntoArt #Thunderbirds #AirForce #inverted #mirrorImage #Jets #F16

The world’s best netball league returns to
@JohnCainArena
this afternoon when #Magpies do battle with #Thunderbirds and we’ve got extra trams to get you there!
@SuperNetball
@collingwoodsn
@AdelaideTBirds
Details: https://bit.ly/3QunGLb

Well, the #Thunderbirds definitely brought the thunder today. 🌩️ Congrats #USAFA Class of 2023! #AimHigh

A few shots of the #Thunderbirds as they practiced today before the #USAFA graduation tomorrow.

Have some better ideas for shooting locations for tomorrow.

The only benefit of having to re-install my Adobe apps was that I ran into some old from photos from the 2018 Chicago Air and Water Show. It is always a great feeling when you look back at photos and are pleased with the results. #Thunderbirds

United States Air Force Thunderbirds making a pass at Edwards AFB, October 2022 #milair #aviationphotography #planespotting #haveglass #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #aviationdaily #photography #aircraft #Nikon #Z9 #Edwards #USAF #Thunderbirds #AvgeeksofMastodon #aircraft #nikon #nikonphotgraphy

The world’s best netball league returns to
@JohnCainArena
tonight when #Vixens do battle with #Thunderbirds and we’ve got extra trams to get you there!
@SuperNetball
@MelbourneVixens
@AdelaideTBirds
Details: https://bit.ly/3QunGLb

Seattle #Thunderbirds win the cup! #whl #hockey