Space Thunderbird is an arcade game, likely a space shooter or vertically scrolling shoot 'em up. Specific gameplay details, including the exact mechanics and story, may vary depending on the specific arcade version and its release. Space-themed arcade games in this era typically involved navigating through enemy fire, collecting power-ups, and destroying enemy spacecraft to progress through levels.  Without specific details on the developer, it's challenging to further specify the development background, but its placement in an arcade setting points to a focus on simple, immediate and intense gameplay.

Space Thunderbird

Space Pilot