By deciding in 1992, less than a year after its creation, to write and publish in 1993 its first book, a Brief History of Naval Aeronautics, ARDHAN had wanted as a priority to fill under the pen of Vice-Admiral Roger Verken a gap in giving all those who are interested in it a summary as rigorous as possible of the main facts and gestures of sailors in the sky from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. A second edition, book ARDHAN n° 9, more complete appeared in 1998.
This third edition is an update, increased on January 1, 2023, by the last two chapters written by Commander (H) Jean-Claude Duchesne.