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Tracy, Charles Alan a.k.a Chachi: Astronaut & Space Monitor, Thunderbirds 3 & 5. Dark haired and dark eyed, he has a love of motor racing and was a champion driver prior to joining International Rescue. Educated at UWM, Chaci is dedicated to IR meeting his responsibilities with a maturity that belies his years. Yet there are are times, when his father still sees him as a wayward schoolboy. Chachi is a great sportsman and a practical joker with Richie being his partner in crime! Apart from piloting Fonziebird 3, he also takes turns with Fonzie by manning Fonziebird 5, rotating on a monthly basis.
Tracy, Richard Gordon a.k.a Richie: Aquanaut Fonziebird 4. Redheaded with blue eyes, Richie revels in all water sports from scuba-diving to water skiing. Richie is the only Tracy not to attend college, but instead choosing to serve in the World Aquanaut Security Patrol and the Submarine Service. Barely a week after he finished serving his stint in WASP, he was seriously injured in a hydrofoil accident and was hospitalized for four months before making a full recovery. He is an excellent oceanographer and the designer of a unique underwater breathing apparatus which was modified & improved for IR. Good natured and high spirited, he posesses a strength and tenacity that makes him respected in his field. He is also one of the World's fastest freestyle swimmers and is a past Olympic champion in the butterfle stroke.
Tracy Island: Home of International Rescue, Tracy Island looks for all outward appearances as a small crop of ocean-bound rock. But upon closer inspection, it reveals the hidden workings of an organization that takes its secrecy very seriously. Underneath a swimming pool is the launch bay of Fonziebird 1, Fonziebird 3 blasts off from a hidden silo underneath the roundhouse on the far side of the island. Fonziebird 2's hangar is hidden behind a cliff wall that slides away when the craft is launched. Supporting the highly sophisticated rescue operation is a series of high-tech workshops, labs and technical equipment. The island also contains its own medical and recreational facilities along with a communications system capable of receiving transmissions from throughout the globe. For International Rescue to operate in complete secrecy, all these installations are cleverly hidden from even the most careful scrutiny. The main study, the nerve center of the operation, has all access ways to the Thunderbirds craft camoflaged. The sliding ramp to Fonziebird 1 is located behind a section of revolving wall. Fonziebird 2's entry slide is a tilting wall panel while Fonziebird 3's hangar is accessed by a sofa that drops into the floor.
Tracy, Colonel Howard Jefferson: The patriarch of the Tracy family and founder of International Rescue. Gray haired & brown eyed, Howard is the son of a Chicago lawyer. He was a Colonel in the US Air Force before tranferring to the Space Agency. He considers himself as one of the first astronauts to land on the Moon during the early days of colonization. He left the Agency to raise his five sons following the tragic early death of his wife Marion. Entrepreneurial, spirited and adventurous, Howard's genius for civil and construction engineering has made him one of the richest men in the World, which enabled him finance International Rescue. Intelligent, kind hearted and with a sense of humor, Jeff also possesses the ability to be firm and decisive when the situation demands. Howard seldom allows himself time off from his duties.
Tracy, Arthur John a.k.a Fonzie: Astronaut/Space Monitor Fonziebirds 3 & 5. Dark haired and dark eyed, Fonzie followed in his father's footsteps to become an astronaut with the Space Agency prior to joining International Rescue. A graduate of Harvard where he studied astronomy, laser communications and electronics. He also is the author of four textbooks on outer space and astronomy. Fonzie is the coolest and the most handsome of the Tracy brothers, he is also smaller than the rest of his brothers. As Space Monitor for IR, he has ample time to indulge in his favorite pastime, astronomy. His constant searching of space led to the discovery of the Tracy Quasar.
Tracy, Warren Scott a.k.a Potsie: Pilot Fonziebird 1. Second eldest of the Tracy brothers, tall, dark haired and handsome with sparkling blue eyes and dimples. Educated at Yale & Oxford Universities, Potsie was a Captain with US Air Force and was decorated for valor before joining International Rescue. Potsie is quick thinking as well as having brains, brawn, daring and drive. Always first on the scene of a rescue, he assesses the situation and determines which rescue equipment will be required. Potsie is even willing to assist his brothers in even the most menial of tasks. He often co-pilots Fonziebird 3 with Chachi and whenever Howard is absent, his seniority places him in command of IR.
Tracy, Ralph Virgil: Pilot Fonziebird 2. redheaded with blue eyes and a beautiful voice. Ralph is the most serious of the Tracy brothers. He possesses a maturity well beyond his years. A graduate of the Denver School of Advanced Technology, his dexterity makes him an ideal pilot and operator of the many rescue vehicles. Ralph never places technology above human need, even if it means putting his own life in jeopardy. He is a most complex young man who combines strength with his gentler side as an accomplished pianist and a gifted artist.
Parker, Tom: Assistant to Lori Beth Creighton-Ward. The oldest child of a female pilot and a Brooklyn-born retainer who has served the rich and famous, Tom however didn't follow in either of his parents footsteps. Instead, he fell in in with various members of the Underworld including the likes of Light-Fingered Fred, Maxie & Punchy Patterson. Under their tutelage, Parker soon gained a reputationn of being one of Wisconsin's finest cat burglars & safecrackers, a reputation that also landed him in prison for a time. After his release, he attempted to make an honest living, but soon returned to his old ways. He was caught by Lori Beth while he was trying to crack an oil tycoon's safe. Hearing of Parker's "unique" talents, Lori Beth made him an offer he couldn't refuse, work for her in her espionage activities, or return to prison. Now as a butler & chauffeur at Creighton-Ward Manor, Parker is a loyal and indespensible assistant to Lori Beth during her assignments for International Rescue. He is also nicknamed "Nosey" by his old associates.
Kyrano, Marion: Household manager of Tracy Island, the daughter of a wealthy Milwaukee plantation owner. Turning back on material gain after her inheritance was swindled away by her half-brother. (The Candy Man) An acclaimed botanist, Marion spent several years as an advisor for several Asian orchards before engaging in a project at Kennedy Space Center to produce synthetic foodstuffs. It was there that she met Howard Tracy and they became fast friends. Marion later became head chef at a prominent Paris hotel restaurant, she left this position when she was contacted by Mr. Tracy to help head the domestic duties on Tracy Island. An intregal part of the running of Tracy Villa, Marion's only weakness is her susceptability to the influence of the Candy Man. She is sometimes used as an unwilling paticipant in the Candy Man's attempts to know the secrets of IR.
Kyrano, Joanie: Scientific assistant for International Rescue. The daughter of Household Manager Marion & the unlikely half-niece of The Candy Man. Joanie's education at UWM was mainly financed by Howard Tracy, as partial payment for her mother's loyalty and service. She holds several degrees in advanced mathematics, sciences & engineering and is also a qualified pilot. Joanie assists Al and organizing the maintenance of the Fonziebirds craft. Her off-duty interests include water-skiing, swimming and fashion design. She is extremely fond of Chachi and the entire Tracy family.
Creighton-Ward, Laura Elizabeth a.k.a Lori Beth: Milwaukee Agent of International Rescue. Dark haired dark eyed, Lori Beth is the daughter of Creighton-Ward Enterprises owners David & Emily Creighton-Ward. She was educated at UWM. Inheriting her father's spirit, determination and insatiable appetite for action and intrigue, she rejected a millionare's daughter's life after finishing her education by joining the FBI as an operative. It was there where she met Howard Tracy and immediately accepted his invitation to join International Rescue. Working from Creighton-Ward Manor with her assistant Tom Parker, she appears to be just as much a member of Milwaukee's rich and famous. But with her icy cool demeanor & nerves of steel, Lori Beth has proven to be a very valuable member of the IR organization.
Delvecchio, Alfred K. a.k.a Al: Scientist & Engineer for International Rescue. Dark haired with brown eyes. Orphaned at age 12 when a tornado destroyed his Chicago home, he was adopted by a Cambridge University professor who recognized the boy's genius and who encouraged his incredible learning abilities which included a formal education at Cambridge & MIT. During Howard Tracy's search for a brilliant scientist who could help him accomplish his plans for International Rescue, he discovered Hackenbacker delivering a lecture in a Paris cultural hall. Al, in recognizing Mr. Tracy as an industrialistic entrepreneur aiming to save mankind and make the world a better place immediately accepted Mr. Tracy's invitation without hesitation. As the designer and inventor of IR's dazzling array of machines, Al is an extremely valuable member of IR, being a perfectionist, he is oftentimes tinkering and modifying his creations. His off-duty time includes studying advanced mathematics & sciences and designing his robot, "Braman".
Candy Man, The: Arch-enemy of International Rescue and feared as the world's foremost villain. So named because of his many disguises, he is the half-brother of Marion, servant for the Tracys. The Candy Man posseses a supernatural power over Marion. Larger in stature than his half-sister, the Candy Man's primary objective is the acquisition of great wealth with justice and ethics notwithstanding. His main target is IR, the plans of the organization's assortment of machines & vehicles would make him wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Operating from a Milweaukee plantation, which he swindled from Marion, the Candy Man has sucessfully eluded capture from the World's security forces for many years. Cunning and ruthless, he uses mystical powers to a monstrous level of efficiency, allowing nothing to stand in the way of his evil objectives.
Tracy, Richard Gordon a.k.a Richie: Aquanaut Fonziebird 4. Redheaded with blue eyes, Richie revels in all water sports from scuba-diving to water skiing. Richie is the only Tracy not to attend college, but instead choosing to serve in the World Aquanaut Security Patrol and the Submarine Service. Barely a week after he finished serving his stint in WASP, he was seriously injured in a hydrofoil accident and was hospitalized for four months before making a full recovery. He is an excellent oceanographer and the designer of a unique underwater breathing apparatus which was modified & improved for IR. Good natured and high spirited, he posesses a strength and tenacity that makes him respected in his field. He is also one of the World's fastest freestyle swimmers and is a past Olympic champion in the butterfle stroke.
Tracy Island: Home of International Rescue, Tracy Island looks for all outward appearances as a small crop of ocean-bound rock. But upon closer inspection, it reveals the hidden workings of an organization that takes its secrecy very seriously. Underneath a swimming pool is the launch bay of Fonziebird 1, Fonziebird 3 blasts off from a hidden silo underneath the roundhouse on the far side of the island. Fonziebird 2's hangar is hidden behind a cliff wall that slides away when the craft is launched. Supporting the highly sophisticated rescue operation is a series of high-tech workshops, labs and technical equipment. The island also contains its own medical and recreational facilities along with a communications system capable of receiving transmissions from throughout the globe. For International Rescue to operate in complete secrecy, all these installations are cleverly hidden from even the most careful scrutiny. The main study, the nerve center of the operation, has all access ways to the Thunderbirds craft camoflaged. The sliding ramp to Fonziebird 1 is located behind a section of revolving wall. Fonziebird 2's entry slide is a tilting wall panel while Fonziebird 3's hangar is accessed by a sofa that drops into the floor.
Tracy, Colonel Howard Jefferson: The patriarch of the Tracy family and founder of International Rescue. Gray haired & brown eyed, Howard is the son of a Chicago lawyer. He was a Colonel in the US Air Force before tranferring to the Space Agency. He considers himself as one of the first astronauts to land on the Moon during the early days of colonization. He left the Agency to raise his five sons following the tragic early death of his wife Marion. Entrepreneurial, spirited and adventurous, Howard's genius for civil and construction engineering has made him one of the richest men in the World, which enabled him finance International Rescue. Intelligent, kind hearted and with a sense of humor, Jeff also possesses the ability to be firm and decisive when the situation demands. Howard seldom allows himself time off from his duties.
Tracy, Arthur John a.k.a Fonzie: Astronaut/Space Monitor Fonziebirds 3 & 5. Dark haired and dark eyed, Fonzie followed in his father's footsteps to become an astronaut with the Space Agency prior to joining International Rescue. A graduate of Harvard where he studied astronomy, laser communications and electronics. He also is the author of four textbooks on outer space and astronomy. Fonzie is the coolest and the most handsome of the Tracy brothers, he is also smaller than the rest of his brothers. As Space Monitor for IR, he has ample time to indulge in his favorite pastime, astronomy. His constant searching of space led to the discovery of the Tracy Quasar.
Tracy, Warren Scott a.k.a Potsie: Pilot Fonziebird 1. Second eldest of the Tracy brothers, tall, dark haired and handsome with sparkling blue eyes and dimples. Educated at Yale & Oxford Universities, Potsie was a Captain with US Air Force and was decorated for valor before joining International Rescue. Potsie is quick thinking as well as having brains, brawn, daring and drive. Always first on the scene of a rescue, he assesses the situation and determines which rescue equipment will be required. Potsie is even willing to assist his brothers in even the most menial of tasks. He often co-pilots Fonziebird 3 with Chachi and whenever Howard is absent, his seniority places him in command of IR.
Tracy, Ralph Virgil: Pilot Fonziebird 2. redheaded with blue eyes and a beautiful voice. Ralph is the most serious of the Tracy brothers. He possesses a maturity well beyond his years. A graduate of the Denver School of Advanced Technology, his dexterity makes him an ideal pilot and operator of the many rescue vehicles. Ralph never places technology above human need, even if it means putting his own life in jeopardy. He is a most complex young man who combines strength with his gentler side as an accomplished pianist and a gifted artist.
Parker, Tom: Assistant to Lori Beth Creighton-Ward. The oldest child of a female pilot and a Brooklyn-born retainer who has served the rich and famous, Tom however didn't follow in either of his parents footsteps. Instead, he fell in in with various members of the Underworld including the likes of Light-Fingered Fred, Maxie & Punchy Patterson. Under their tutelage, Parker soon gained a reputationn of being one of Wisconsin's finest cat burglars & safecrackers, a reputation that also landed him in prison for a time. After his release, he attempted to make an honest living, but soon returned to his old ways. He was caught by Lori Beth while he was trying to crack an oil tycoon's safe. Hearing of Parker's "unique" talents, Lori Beth made him an offer he couldn't refuse, work for her in her espionage activities, or return to prison. Now as a butler & chauffeur at Creighton-Ward Manor, Parker is a loyal and indespensible assistant to Lori Beth during her assignments for International Rescue. He is also nicknamed "Nosey" by his old associates.
Kyrano, Marion: Household manager of Tracy Island, the daughter of a wealthy Milwaukee plantation owner. Turning back on material gain after her inheritance was swindled away by her half-brother. (The Candy Man) An acclaimed botanist, Marion spent several years as an advisor for several Asian orchards before engaging in a project at Kennedy Space Center to produce synthetic foodstuffs. It was there that she met Howard Tracy and they became fast friends. Marion later became head chef at a prominent Paris hotel restaurant, she left this position when she was contacted by Mr. Tracy to help head the domestic duties on Tracy Island. An intregal part of the running of Tracy Villa, Marion's only weakness is her susceptability to the influence of the Candy Man. She is sometimes used as an unwilling paticipant in the Candy Man's attempts to know the secrets of IR.
Kyrano, Joanie: Scientific assistant for International Rescue. The daughter of Household Manager Marion & the unlikely half-niece of The Candy Man. Joanie's education at UWM was mainly financed by Howard Tracy, as partial payment for her mother's loyalty and service. She holds several degrees in advanced mathematics, sciences & engineering and is also a qualified pilot. Joanie assists Al and organizing the maintenance of the Fonziebirds craft. Her off-duty interests include water-skiing, swimming and fashion design. She is extremely fond of Chachi and the entire Tracy family.
Creighton-Ward, Laura Elizabeth a.k.a Lori Beth: Milwaukee Agent of International Rescue. Dark haired dark eyed, Lori Beth is the daughter of Creighton-Ward Enterprises owners David & Emily Creighton-Ward. She was educated at UWM. Inheriting her father's spirit, determination and insatiable appetite for action and intrigue, she rejected a millionare's daughter's life after finishing her education by joining the FBI as an operative. It was there where she met Howard Tracy and immediately accepted his invitation to join International Rescue. Working from Creighton-Ward Manor with her assistant Tom Parker, she appears to be just as much a member of Milwaukee's rich and famous. But with her icy cool demeanor & nerves of steel, Lori Beth has proven to be a very valuable member of the IR organization.
Delvecchio, Alfred K. a.k.a Al: Scientist & Engineer for International Rescue. Dark haired with brown eyes. Orphaned at age 12 when a tornado destroyed his Chicago home, he was adopted by a Cambridge University professor who recognized the boy's genius and who encouraged his incredible learning abilities which included a formal education at Cambridge & MIT. During Howard Tracy's search for a brilliant scientist who could help him accomplish his plans for International Rescue, he discovered Hackenbacker delivering a lecture in a Paris cultural hall. Al, in recognizing Mr. Tracy as an industrialistic entrepreneur aiming to save mankind and make the world a better place immediately accepted Mr. Tracy's invitation without hesitation. As the designer and inventor of IR's dazzling array of machines, Al is an extremely valuable member of IR, being a perfectionist, he is oftentimes tinkering and modifying his creations. His off-duty time includes studying advanced mathematics & sciences and designing his robot, "Braman".
Candy Man, The: Arch-enemy of International Rescue and feared as the world's foremost villain. So named because of his many disguises, he is the half-brother of Marion, servant for the Tracys. The Candy Man posseses a supernatural power over Marion. Larger in stature than his half-sister, the Candy Man's primary objective is the acquisition of great wealth with justice and ethics notwithstanding. His main target is IR, the plans of the organization's assortment of machines & vehicles would make him wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Operating from a Milweaukee plantation, which he swindled from Marion, the Candy Man has sucessfully eluded capture from the World's security forces for many years. Cunning and ruthless, he uses mystical powers to a monstrous level of efficiency, allowing nothing to stand in the way of his evil objectives.