He trained three other pilots in his "mowing machine" tactics, which became perhaps the deadliest naval fighter division (four planes) of the war. "Fighting 9" flew from  and  during 1945, and Valencia's division accounted for 43 of the squadron's 130 victories.
He trained three other pilots in his "mowing machine" tactics, which became one of the most successful naval fighter squadrons (four planes) of the war. "Fighting 9" flew from  and  during 1945, and Valencia's squadron secured 43 of the squadron's 130 victories.