Military aircraft flying over Ferndale are not part of an invasion force. Rather they are participants in the Abbotsford International Airshow happening this weekend just over the US-Canadian border north of Lynden.
Neighbors have already reported seeing a military helicopter as well as fighter planes in formation. All aircraft are part of the airshow.
A 6-mile “no fly zone” (aka NOTAM) has been set up for the weekend around the airport but aircraft from the show are often seen even further out.
Via Twitter:
Looking good from the air inside the C-17 from 429 Squadron! #takemetoabby #abbyairshowarrivals pic.twitter.com/Iy58t0FQ5T
— Abbotsford Airshow (@AbbyAirshow) August 7, 2015