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The ARD 1:200 BEA Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C (G-ARPB) is a premium die-cast model produced by ARD200 using the Inflight 200 mould. It depicts the aircraft in the iconic British European Airways (BEA) “Red Square” livery.

Model Specifications
  • Brand/Manufacturer: ARD200 (utilizing Inflight 200 tooling).
  • SKU/Part Number: ARDBA24.
  • Scale: 1:200.
  • Material: Heavyweight die-cast metal.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 17.5 cm (6.82 in) in length and 15 cm (5.83 in) in wingspan.
  • Features: Includes a display stand, realistic panel lines, 3D antennas, and permanently extended landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
Aircraft History (G-ARPB)
  • Construction: Built in 1962 and initially used by the manufacturer as a flight testbed.
  • Service: Delivered to BEA in December 1967. It transitioned to British Airways during the 1974 merger before being withdrawn from service in 1975.
  • Fate: It served as a fire training aid at Prestwick until it was finally scrapped in 1985.