Problems in Paradise
As Win and Wallis Spencer embarked on the journey of marriage, cracks began to surface in their union. Wallis couldn’t ignore the troubling signs of Win’s behavior. His penchant for alcohol was more than just a casual indulgence. Alongside his fellow aviators, Win devised clever ways to skirt the navy’s strict “no drinking before a flight” policy, serving up martinis disguised as innocuous bowls of soup at gatherings.
Even on their honeymoon, tensions bubbled to the surface. Win’s fury flared when he discovered they had ventured into Kentucky, which was a dry state at the time. It took considerable effort to pacify him, reminding him of the gin tucked away in their luggage.