Rescue by SAS?

[Cheesefreek]

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

[Booldawg]

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!)

[Cheesefreek]

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.

[Cheesefreek]

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!!

[Gromit]

Wsa it this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Kember

[e.crespo]

How about this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-105335 /US-salutes-SAS-heroes.html

[Cheesefreek]

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.