The S-38 was a well performing 10 seat flying boat introduced in 1928. It was able to cruise at 100 mph with a range of 600 miles with good landing and takeoff characteristics. It could also fly on one engine (important at that time).
101 were produced, including this zebra-striped one used by Martin and Osa Johnson to explore Africa while making safari movies and books. No idea why the paint job was necessary, I don't think it fooled anyone, but they also had a S-39 named Spirit of Africa in a giraffe pattern. More here at Youtube.
In the 1990s, two replicas were built, one of which is owned by Kermit Weeks, who also replicated the zebra stripe paint job.
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