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Here are the main radio controlled Ready To Fly planes in the UK at the moment. If you can help fill in other models that you've actually tried, feel free to email me!

Mini Biplane (MiniMax 8307 Searcher)
A stonkingly good toy, this flies for ages (15 minutes is quite achievable) on a single charge of its advanced Li-Poly battery, performs well and is almost indestructible to boot. We have a winner!
Example buy link: IWOOT.

Mini Biplane!

Air Hogs Defender
Small but dense plane that flies fast and well but only for a minute each time. 8-( Available from most big toy shops.

Defender

R/C A6 Intruder Ducted Fan Jet
R/C Jet with built-in electric turbine ducted fan.
Example buy links: OtherLand

Real turbo-fan powered remote control Intruder jet!

B2 Stealth Bomber
Basic, foam bodied plane, with twin pusher props, hand launched
Example buy links: OtherLand

B2 Stealth

SU-27 Radio Controlled Airplane
Basic, foam bodied plane, with twin pusher props, hand launched, rather fragile.
Example buy links: OtherLand

SU-27 Airplane

Firebird Scout
Light plastic and foam bodied plane, hand launched
Example buy links: OtherLand

Firebird Scout

F-27 Stryker
More advanced foam bodied flying wing, with single pusher prop and moveable control surfaces
ExampleOtherLand buy links:

F-27 Stryker

Aero Jex RC Flyer (a.k.a. Sky Soldier, branded by Science Museum)
Small, twin prop foam bodied plane with ultra-strong wings, can take off from ground, really good for beginners, indestructible.
Example buy links:OtherLand

Aero Jex