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Radio 4,13 May 2026,5 mins

May 11th to May 17th

This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 16th May 1943 - Operation Chastise: No. 617 Squadron RAF begins the famous Dambusters Raid 13th May 1787 - The First Fleet sets sail for Botany Bay, Australia, with 11 ships and over 700 convicts 17th May 1861 - The first color photograph, of a tartan ribbon is shown by Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell to the Royal Institution in London

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