Will keep this post as a dumping ground for MoD and related Typhoon Haiyan information
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/typhoon-haiyan-latest-updates-on-uk-aid
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-navy-warship-heads-to-philippines
Interesting information on mapping
http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/crisis-mapping-for-typhoon-haiyan.html
UPDATE 1
HMS Illustrious
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24940632
UPDATE 2
C17, airfield clearance and cargo handling equipment on the way
http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/raf-aircraft-departed-for-the-philippines-15112013
http://www.adsadvance.co.uk/british-military-support-for-philippines-aid-effort.html
British carrier HMS Illustrious to aid typhoon victims
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24940632
Thanks ST, post updated
The article says Illustrious is carrying seven helos (3 Sea Kings, 3 Lynx, 1 Merlin), but I thought she was deployed with 2-3 Apaches as well, obviously they would be no use for this operation, but have they been flown off?
It’s a pity Daring was not carrying two Lynx, as I think either Dauntless or Diamond has been deployed with two. How many RIBs would a T45 have?
Someone else who speaks like St Mike…
Lusty is back home (at least until later in the year): http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2014/January/10/140110-HMS-Illustrious-from-Philippines-mission
Daring is still in the far flungs: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2014/January/10/140110-Warship-Visits-Thailand