Images Dated 24th March 2010

A female Osprey returns to its nest in Loch of Lowes, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland

A female Osprey returns to its nest in Loch of Lowes, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland March 24, 2010, following a 3,000 mile (4,828 km) migration from West Africa. The bird, thought to be the oldest breeding female of its kind ever recorded in the U.K, has returned for the 20th consecutive year to the Loch of Lowes Wildlife reserve, astonishing wildlife experts. This Osprey is estimated to be 25 years old, over three times the average lifespan of an Osprey. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Ira D. Sankey, composer and evangelist

An illustration from "The Family Friend" published by S.W. Partridge & Co. (London, 1875). Ira D. Sankey, the composer in the partnership of Moody and Sankey. They were an evangelical duo who wrote Christian songs and traveled throughout the United States and the United Kingdom calling people to God through their use of song, with Moody preaching and Sankey singing. Together they published books of Christian hymns

© Linda Steward

Army Lynx Mk9A

Image shows the new Mk9A helicopter during pre-deployment trials.
Upgraded Army Lynx Mk9A helicopters have been sent from the UK and taken to the Afghan skies.
The Lynx Mk9As, with their increased firepower, more powerful engines and the ability to operate all year in the harsh hot and high Afghan environment have increased the total number of flying hours available to commanders.
The Lynx Mk9A is fitted with a more advanced communication system, improved surveillance equipment and the M3M Machine Gun - a 0.50 calibre weapon, capable of firing over 850 rounds a minute.
The new helicopters are already performing a wide range of frontline tasks, including convoy overwatch, support helicopter escort, reconnaissance and surveillance and the movement of forces