Chris Fraser-Perry
British Royal Marine who volunteered in the 2007 Jugroom Fort rescue attempt in Afghanistan and provides a first-hand account of the mission.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 10min
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
Captain Chris Fraser-Perry, a 19-year-old British Royal Marine who volunteered in the 2007 Jugroom Fort rescue attempt. He recounts the failed assault, the daring plan to ride an Apache helicopter onto the fort, the terrifying approach under fire and brownout, and the moment of discovering and recovering a fallen comrade.
