The book ‘Hullo Russia, Goodbye England’ is written by Derek Robinson. ‘Hullo Russia, Goodbye England’ is a novel. In the story, the character, Flight Lieutenant Silk, a twice-decorated Lancaster pilot in WW II, rejoins the R.A.F. and qualifies to fly the Vulcan bomber. Vulcan’s only role here is to retaliate against a Russian nuclear attack as he strikes second.