A HEALTHY showing from East Lancashire helped to fly the flag at the Paris Air Show.

Aerospace Lancashire was just one of the exhibitors at the gathering, to showcase innovations like Samlesbury's enterprise zone and the related advanced manufacturing research centre.

BAE, Safran Nacelles, Kaman and KB Aerospace were among the other red rose representatives in the French capital.

Pendle MP and Business Minister Andrew Stephenson met with AL delegates during the Paris summit. The team also staged talks with 25 firms and aerospaces delegations

County Cllr Michael Green said Lancashire was "globally-renowned" in the sectors.