Does anyone remember a few years ago, an American being rescued by British soldiers (possibly the SAS) swooping in on a helicopter while he was being held in a house, blindfolded and tied up. I think it was in Afghanistan, rather than Iraq. I think a spy plane had spotted him being taken to this particular house. I have a vivid memory of this, but can find no reference to it. Thanks
I know the film 'Black Hawk Down' is fairly similar in what you describe. That was in Somalia though and the film depicts US special forces doing the rescue (obviously!)
No Bool - this definitely happened. It was on the news, and it was the Brits who rescued the American. Wish I could find out about it. I'm usually good at looking up on Google, but this one has me stumped.
Thanks - but this isn't it either. It was one man on his own, and the kidnappers were taken by surprise. I think there was a gunfight. My son tells me he remembers it too, but we don't know enough details to look it up. It's just one of those things that I HAVE to find, for no particular reason except peace of mind!!
e.crespo - my hero - yes that's the very one. Thanks for making an old woman very happy. I can now obsess about something else. So good to read the story again.