Tinker Bell Was Trained By Boba Fett

For those of you who do not know, Bob Yerkes was a stuntman and aerialist. He was the stuntman for Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). He first discovered Gina during a gymnastics tournament when she was in high school. He offered to train her in the ways of a circus performer. In more recent years you can see him as Cardinal Guidera in Angels & Demons (2009). He was the priest hanging by his arms above the raging fire.

This photo was taken in his backyard which is full of rigging, trampolines, tightropes, and other equipment aerialists would use. He has trained many actors and stunt performers. 
Upon her retirement from flying, Gina gave Bob this photo of her as Tinker Bell with the plaque that reads;
“In Appreciation to
Bob Yerkes
Thank You
For My Wonderful Circus Career
Gina Rock
1974-2005″

To learn more about Gina Rock and her time before and after her life as Tinker Bell, visit her website HERE.

Tink's Last Flight

Gina took this photo from the top of the Matterhorn in September 2005 on the last night of her last flight. 

To learn more about Gina Rock and her time before and after her life as Tinker Bell, visit her website HERE.

Tinks Flying Crew

These are the people that kept Gina safe for over 21 years as she flew 150 feet in the air. This is ¾ of her Tink Crew. Gina is wearing the blue “robe” over top of her Tink outfit so they can sneak her across the park to the Matterhorn. 

Can you identify anyone in the photo?

To learn more about Gina Rock and her time before and after her life as Tinker Bell, visit her website HERE.

Tinker Bell's Shoes

These are the shoes Gina Rock wore while she was flying across the Disneyland castle for the nightly fireworks. There is a little snap on the front to hold a clear borble with illuminating lights. That way Tinker Bell can be seen from all the way down Main Street.

To learn more about Gina Rock and her time before and after her life as Tinker Bell, visit her website www.FlyingTinkerBell.org

Tink Inside The Matterhorn

When Gina Rock flew across the Disneyland castle for the fireworks, this is what she wore. Her outfit was covered with mirrors to reflect the light to appear that she was sparkling. This photo was taken inside the top of the Matterhorn Bobsleds with one of her Tink Crew.

To learn more about Gina Rock and her time before and after her life as Tinker Bell, visit her website HERE.