Southwest Airlines introduced its new special “Independence One” livery on April 27th, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The aircraft features large “1776” script as well as the phrase, “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The 13 stars across the fuselage represent the 13 original colonies, while the circle of the 13 stars on the engine cowlings represents the original flag. The aircraft also wears an appropriate registration, N1776R.
N1776R pays homage to the Overseas National Airways DC-8 that wore a special livery and the same registration during the US’ bicentennial in 1976.
Tracking Independence One
N1776R is scheduled to begin flying passengers on April 29th, with service from Dallas to Philadelphia. The aircraft will operate in regular revenue service, but also participate in special events throughout the year celebrating the United States’ Semiquincentennial.
Liberty One also added to the fleet
Southwest also unveiled “Liberty One” (N8719Q) this week, a matching livery to the previously painted “Freedom One” 737 (N500WR).
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