A C Kermode's book is available to view online here:
http://soaneemrana.org/onewebmedia/M...%20KERMODE.pdf
Whilst we're at it Alfred Coterill Kermode started off as a pilot in WWI in the RNAS before transferring to the RAF. He was one of the founding minds at the world-beating No 1 School of Technical Training at RAF Halton, where one of the main buildings is named after him, he was also one of the founding members of the Halton Aero Club that is still going strong after 92 years. After serving in WII as well he finished his service at the rank of AVM. His biggest legacy being this book and RAF Halton.