The Air Zoo is not solely dedicated to Aviation.
It also has a detailed exhibit regarding the Campaign at Guadalcanal.
Why? Because the founder of the museum, Preston "Pete" Parish served as a Marine Lieutenant during the campaign, and his best friend was killed there.
There are detailed dioramas of the naval battles around Guadalcanal, exhibits of uniforms and many other informational items that make the past come alive.
The museum has the only extant piece of the USS Juneau, part of Task Force 67 and sunk by a Japanese submarine during the campaign. The five Sullivan brothers died in the sinking of USS Juneau:
As to spotting the sniper:
Can you find him before he gets you?
He's right there somewhere.
He's right there.
He's There!
A very impressive and educational (good addition juvat) exhibit about one of the most hard-fought battles and pivotal campaigns in the Pacific in World War II.
