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The hallmark of our work has always been high quality restorations and re-creations.
- Featuring pre WWII Waco biplanes and also other famous marques… Beechcraft, Stinson, Great Lakes, Stearman.
- Perfection validated by literally dozens of national awards.
- The core of our company…not an adjunct to other sales
or manufacturing work.
- Your aircraft restored, or select from our project inventory.
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RARE Aircraft
founder Roy Redman developed a passion
for antique airplanes as a boy, starting with
model airplanes, winning national awards for his
work. During a successful career as an airline
captain, he continued to follow his passion, restoring
antique airplanes. Redman and his restorations
have gained a reputation nationally for their
craftsmanship, precision and technical perfection.
Those looking for the very best will ask for it
by name-
a "Rare Aircraft airplane." |
 Roy Redman
Founder |
RARE
Aircraft VP, head of Restoration Jeremy Redman
has
had a lifelong exposure to building, restoring
and operating antique aircraft. Having a formal
background in art, while also being a licensed
pilot and mechanic, the well known visual and
technical perfection of a RARE Aircraft restoration
is continued through this next generation. |

Jeremy
Redman |
| RARE
Aircraft VP, head of Maintenance Ben Redman took
his first airplane ride when he was just one week
old, first soloed in a glider at age 14, soloed
in a powered plane at age 16, is currently checked
out in 50 different aircraft, and holds a commercial
pilot certificate and instrument rating. Ben began
working on planes at the age of 8, and completed
his first major engine overhaul at age 15. Today
he holds his A&P and Inspection Authorization
license. While maintaining everything from an Antique
to a Jet, Ben specializes in power plants, radial
engines, and aircraft fabrication. |

Ben Redman |
| RARE
Aircraft VP, head of Flight School and Training
Karen Redman began flying in her junior
year of high school in beautiful Seattle, Washington.
After graduation she enrolled in a full four year
course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
earning a BS in Aeronautical Science. She holds
Commercial ratings in single and multi engine
aircraft, and CFI, CFII & MEI. Having joined
Rare Aircraft in 2002, she is directly responsible
for the dramatic growth of Rare Aircraft’s
flight school. |
Karen Redman |
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