No it wouldn't. A fuel tank being set alight would just burn. This is well documented. Seldom would there be the right conditions for an explosion to cause the aircraft to disintegrate instantly. Disintegration would happen after a period of time. An aircraft will burn for a surprisingly long time before it falls apart, especially a big bomber flying level and straight, not under the huge stress from evasive maneuvers that fighters might be under. As 41sqdrn mentioned, a very rare event.
The damage model is completely porked right now in regards to bomber fuel tanks, especially on the he111, ju88 and blenheim. The do17z seems very believable though, but having said that the do17z was the strongest wing design of the bombers.
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