Originally Posted by
denachtenmai
Our Canberras had Green Satin, Blue Silk was optimised for low speed and for overwater use in the Shackletons,
There were 2 speed ranges for Blue Silk. High speed and low speed, this was achieved by changing jumper settings in the discriminator.
Unlike Green Satin, the antenna was optimised for overwater use as it was initially aimed at carrier based aircraft.
Both GS and BS were fitted to Canberras depending on the mk.
Blue Silk was originally intended to be stowed in a pod with the domed Tx at the front , the "cheeses" saddle mounted behind it and the Antenna directly below.