I'm sure the photograph is real: reputable photojournalist, underside of wing is well lit, top of tailwheel door is shadowed, etc.
As far as the reflection goes and Saigon's claim: bright spots in the spinner are probably hangar roofs at the airport. If you look at the google aerial view of the airport you'll see that right near where the plane came down there rectilinear hangers with bright white roofs against a black tarmac.
Google Maps
Can we please drop the conspiracy theories now? please!
-Rob