Aerial view of Philippines disaster

Aerial shots of Guiuan show the extent of the destruction.

These photos of Guiuan, in southeastern Samar, show the true scale of the devastation.

/AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE The true scale of Super Typhoon Haiyan can be seen from the air. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE The town of Guiuan is situated on a spit of land in the southeast of Samar Island. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE The town was severely damaged by the super typhoon, and aid may take several days to reach the survivors. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE Guiuan is to the east of Tacloban and saw some of the worst conditions of the storm. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE The city was devastated by winds of approximately 300 kph, and a storm surge of over 5 metres. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE Although the residents were advised to evacuate, a number of people stayed to protect their homes. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE The storm surge that pushed across land was like a tsunami, and bulldozed everything in its path. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE After the flood waters recede, everything is coated with a thick film of mud. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE With their homes destroyed, survivors assemble makeshift tents whilst they wait for help on Victory Island, near Guiuan. /AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE It will take many more days before aid finally starts to trickle through to all those who are in desperate need of help.