Maybe the original post was edited, but I don't see a difference between your "what actually happened" and what was in the post you are referring to: A missile

Maybe the original post was edited, but I don't see a difference between your "what actually happened" and what was in the post you are referring to: A missile was fired from a third plane, wrecked the plane next to McCains (White,No 405), and damaged his plane seriously. Fuel spilled and ignited. Bombs exploded. White died by that explosion. I also don't see how that tarnishes McCain? (Edit: Except of course of the year, 67, not 69)