Royal Navy amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious is in Singapore taking on stores ready to render aid to the Philippines. HMS Illustrious arrived in Singapore at midday (local time) on 20 November 2013 and the entire ship’s company of men and women from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and British Army have been working through the night to bring on the vital stores required for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Items include, but are not limited to, 12,000 blankets and 80 tonnes of roofing material and tools which will help provide shelter for up to 8,000 families. In addition, 100 tonnes of rice have been embarked which is half of all the rice available in Singapore. There are also 12,000 jerry cans to fill with clean drinking water, made from desalinated seawater processed onboard HMS Illustrious and transported ashore. HMS Illustrious carries a range of utility helicopters which are likely to be essential in moving people and consignments of aid around the country until the infrastructure can be repaired.
Posted on: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 08:16:02 +0000
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