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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.

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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