To facilitate Thunderbird 2's launch procedure, concealed hydraulics incorporated into the artificial palm trees lining the runway are operated to lower them into a tilted position preventing obstruction of Thunderbird 2's wingspan. Once reaching its concealed ramp and exhaust extractor, the craft fires its rear thrusters to become airborne. The projecting seaward end of the runway can also be lowered to provide a ramp for Thunderbird 4 if hover-powered launch mode is selected, it also doubles as a landing stage for small boats. 80.png|Hangar door 81.png|Palm trees in lowered position 82.png|Launch ramp 83.png|Exhaust blast shield Pier.png|Runway Pier Ramp.png|Thunderbird 4 using runway Peir (in lowered position ) 21_Runway.png 37Landing_light.png|Landing lights