The nation of Burdabi is in the hands of Air Marshal Mahmud Majid, ruling in the name of young Prince Hassad, whose father was killed by Majid's forces six months earlier. When U.S. intelligence learns that Majid is planning the "accidental" death of the prince, the State Department offers to send the Thunderbirds to Burdabi to help celebrate a national holiday. In reality, the gesture is a cover for Steve Austin to rescue the prince.