 The area was captured by Polish forces in March 1945 and "F1010" eventually became part of the collection of the Polish Aviation Museum, although it was not put on display and remained in the museum's stores.In 1977, the Polish Aviation Museum exchanged "F1010" for a Supermarine Spitfire from the RAF Museum (difficulties caused by the Cold War meant nearly nine years were spent negotiating the swap).The RAF Museum completed restoration of the aircraft and put it on display in 1983.