American Airpower Strategy in Korea 1950-1953 (2000) by Conrad C Crane is a look at the Korean War through an Air Force high command perspective. The US Air Force had recently (1947) become independent from the US Army and they were transitioning to the jet age (early in the war the Air Force used mostly propeller fighters and bombers) as well as more of a nuclear force with Strategic Air Command component slowly gaining ascendancy.

Crane is focused on what was Air Force strategy and how did it change due to realities for the conflict, inter-service cooperation with the Army and Navy, and political directives and limitations from the President and Joints Chief of Staff. The writing is fairly scholarly with lots of quotes showing the opinions of various heads of the Army, FEAF (Far East Air Force), and the higher Air Force and SAC. Lots of endnotes, a selective bibliography and extensive index rounds out the book.

It doesn't really go over the war except in broad terms nor does it really go into various air campaigns. Although a bit of a scholarly tone I found it an interesting read. I like how the Air Force wanted to fight a certain way (and even then Tactical vs SAC differed in their approaches) whilst the Army and national authorities had different objectives and impressions of Air Force effectiveness.

Overall a specialized book but worthwhile to keep.