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Discover three of the latest arrivals at Aviation Retail Direct.

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Heathrow Airside Calendar 2027
Aviation Calendar

Heathrow Airside Calendar 2027

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InFlight200 Boeing KC-135 United States Air Force 59-1444
Diecast Aircraft

InFlight200 Boeing KC-135 USAF 59-1444

£109.95
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Limited Edition Virgin Atlantic A350 and Boeing 747 Commemorative Coin Set
Limited Edition Collectable

Virgin Atlantic A350 / B747 Commemorative Coin Set

£29.95
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Official British Airways Collection


Discover our officially licensed British Airways collection, featuring a range of authentic aircraft models and memorabilia celebrating the airline’s iconic fleet and heritage.

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Explore our aircraft models by scale, from larger display pieces to compact collector favourites.

ARD AIRPORT COLLECTION

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From terminals and airport buildings to ground support equipment, vehicles and scenery, discover everything you need to create your own model airport.

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Model airport display featuring aircraft, terminal buildings and airport scenery MODEL AIRPORT INSPIRATION
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Handcrafted Aviation Models

Discover specialist aircraft models from some of Britain's most distinctive collector ranges, crafted for aviation enthusiasts and serious collectors.

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Western Models Shorts 360 Jersey European G-OBHD
Western Models · 1:200

Shorts 360 Jersey European G-OBHD

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SkyFame Models Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Qantas VH-ECE
SkyFame Models · 1:200

Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Qantas VH-ECE

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Eclipse Models Grumman F-14 Tomcat VX-4 Black Bunny
Eclipse Models · 1:200

Grumman F-14 Tomcat VX-4 “Black Bunny”

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Sky Classics North American Valkyrie 20001
Sky Classics · 1:200

North American Valkyrie 20001

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British craftsmanship · Specialist models · Made for collectors

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3D Design Deck

UK Exclusive Retailer

3D Design Deck aircraft models are made in Canada and available exclusively in the UK from Aviation Retail Direct. Explore a growing range of distinctive aircraft and liveries across 1:200 and 1:400 scale.

Pre-order 3D Design Deck Dash 8 Q100 Olympic Air SX-BIP
1:200 Made in Canada

Dash 8 Q100 Olympic Air SX-BIP

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Pre-order 3D Design Deck Dash 8 Q400 United N196WQ
1:400 Made in Canada

Dash 8 Q400 United N196WQ

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Pre-order 3D Design Deck Nimrod MRA.4 RAF ZJ518
1:200 Made in Canada

Nimrod MRA.4 RAF ZJ518

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Pre-order 3D Design Deck Dash 8 Q100 Wideroe LN-FVB
1:200 Made in Canada

Dash 8 Q100 Widerøe LN-FVB

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Aviation Retail Direct Heathrow Store
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Heathrow Store

PHONE +44 (0)20 8759 8759
ADDRESS

Heathrow Academy,
Newall Road,
TW6 2AP

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Sunday
10:00am – 5:00pm

Open Sundays & Bank Holidays
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Aviation Retail Direct Hillingdon Store
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Hillingdon Store

PHONE +44 (0)1895 231 707
ADDRESS

10–12 Sutton Court Road,
Hillingdon,
UB10 9HP

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Saturday
9:00am – 6:00pm

Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays
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Find Us At These Events
We regularly attend aviation events, fairs and shows throughout the year, bringing our range of aviation models, books and memorabilia with us. Come along, say hello and have a browse in person.
Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair
Heathrow Aircraft
Enthusiasts Fair
Kempton Park Racecourse, Sun, 22 Nov
2026 · 10:30–15:00
Come find us at Kempton Park — packed with civil aviation models, books and memorabilia.
Heathrow Fair Info
Keep checking back. We regularly review and update this page with our upcoming event appearances, fairs and shows.

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