RAF Sealand commanding officer at the time, Group Captain John Bentley, said: "We are sorry to see her go. The Hawker Hunter jet that replaced the Spitfire at RAF Sealand. After two years in storage she went on to be the much-loved gate guardian at RAF Sealand. Nick Walch, from War Bird Aviation, explained why the Spitfire features different markings and numbers after restoration. Ex WAAF members (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) visit RAF Sealand in 1983.