The Supermarine Scimitar was a huge leap for the FAA. Unfortunately, it suffered from a horrendous loss rate.
Playlist - Royal Navy

“I am not an animal…”; The Short S.B.3
An…unusual looking…design, the S.B.3 was what can happen when you keep messing with a design to try to meet changing requirements.

HMS Implacable; The Battleship That Served for 149 Years – And Then Got Blown Up!
The story of HMS Implacable. Built in 1800 and fighting at the Battle of Trafalgar, she was sunk to save money after World War Two.

The Last Hurrah of the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle; When the IRA Shot a Royal Navy Torpedo Boat!
Ever heard of the IRA attack on cutting edge warship, HMS Brave Borderer, using an ancient AT rifle?