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Herbert D. Kelleher desert gold livery

A Southwest 737 MAX 8 in the retro desert gold livery, named for co-founder Herb Kelleher. The tail number combines June 18, 1971 and his initials.

Where it is now

• N871HKBOEING 737-8

  Not broadcasting

  Since Oct 2022 · Confirmed Sep 28, 2026 · Source

Earlier airframes

• N711HK · Until Mar 11, 2022

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