Concorde memorabilia goes under the hammer April 14-17,2004

The countdown has begun to the Concorde enthusiasts' online auction, taking place from 14 to 17 April 2004 in the United Kingdom. The auction will be taking place in Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, and simultaneously webcast to worldwide bidders over the Internet.

More than 150,000 Concorde items are to go under the hammer, giving enthusiasts across the globe the opportunity to buy a piece of Concorde history.

Such diverse items from the aircraft including nose cones, cockpit instrumentation, on-board computers, seats, galley equipment, engines and their components, lights, crockery and cutlery, will be available for purchase.

Martin George, director of marketing at British Airways, said: "We received letters from Concorde fans all over the world asking to buy their own piece of aviation history and we are extremely pleased to be able to offer them the opportunity."

The four-day event is being run by DoveBid, a global provider of auction and valuation services.

"British Airways will be the largest UK auction in DoveBid's history with over 150,000 items for sale", said Ross Dove, chairman and chief executive officer of DoveBid. "Hundreds of bidders around the world have already expressed an interest in purchasing a piece of Concorde memorabilia through this global Webcast auction."

To participate in this auction, buyers may bid live via the Internet at www.dovebid.com or attend in person.